Lucile Marie Wagoner's Obituary
Lucile Marie Beye was born on 9-18-19, in Laurel, Iowa, She was the third of five children born to Russell and Merrill beye. She was raised on a 400 acre farm that had no running water or electricity. All of the children worked as farmhands. Lucile graduated from Laurel High school in 1936. After her schooling she went to Marshalltown, Iowa where she gained employment as a Nurses Aid. She earned 50 cents per day plus room and board. While there she met a young woman who convinced Lucile to come with her to Tulsa where there was more job opportunities. Shortly after relocating, she met Earl Dayton Wagoner. Two years later they were married. This union produced on son Earl Junior. In 1957, Lucile received her license to practice Cosmetology. She immediately began working at the Sheridan Village Beauty Salon. Several years later she opened her own shop in her home on Ninth Street. She worked in this profession for approx. 45 years. In 1979, Earl passed away as a result of a massive heart attack. Thereafter, Lucile began her travels via chartered bus. She traveled from coast to coast. As far west as Alaska, north to Canada and south into Mexico. She loved every minute of it!. Lucile was a giving person. SHe was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, the Agape Food Ministry and Nitten Kittens. She was able to participate in these activities because of her friends who helped her travel to and from their various locations. The reason she was able to stay in her home was that friends helped her with repairs and kept an eye on her. She was so grateful for your support and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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