Mary Wagamon

MARY R. WAGAMON

Washington

Mary R. Wagamon, 93, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, at the United Presbyterian Home. Services and interment will be private. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Washington County or Paws & More Animal Shelter. Jones & Eden Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent for Mary's family through the web at www.jonesfh.com.

Mary was born Feb. 26, 1927, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of William Clay and Nellie (Smith) Richards. She graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College with her Bachelor's Degree. She attended the University of Iowa. Mary was united in marriage to William W. Wagamon Jr. on Sept. 4, 1948, in Washington.

Mary was a teacher for 36 years, teaching for the Mid-Prairie School District. She previously taught at Washington Junior High School. Mary also assisted her husband in the farming operation near Wellman, Iowa. Mary was a member of the Iowa State Education Association, the National Education Association, Order of the Eastern Star, where she was Past Matron, ALC, WQB, Past Presidents of Delta Kappa Gamma – Alpha Chi Chapter, and was an Honorary Life Member of AAUW.

She is survived by her daughter, Virginia Carlson and husband Stephen of Crossville, Tenn.; grandson, Brent Carlson and wife Lauren of St. Charles, Ill.; and brother, Dale Richards and wife Louise of Washington, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.