Cassille Waggoner

Cassille Matheny Waggoner, age 75, of Eros, Louisiana, passed away to her heavenly home on January 14, 2019, following complications from pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019 in the chapel at Mulhearn's Funeral Home in West Monroe, with Rev. Terry Waggoner officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, William Lee "Bill" Matheny, Jr., her son, Kyle David Matheny, her parents, Cleveland David "C.D." and Zelma Louise Martin and her father and mother in-law, William Lee "Boots" and Rosalie Matheny.

Cassille was born on August 1, 1943 in Crowville, Louisiana, to Cleveland David "C.D." and Zelma Louise Martin. By God's design, she was united in marriage to William Lee "Bill" Matheny, Jr. on September 28, 1961, in Mangham, Louisiana. She resided in Mangham with her husband, making a loving home and raising her children, Lorra and Kyle. Her love of children led her to teach at Mangham Elementary. She and Bill resided in Mangham for 32 years, until his death on September 1, 1993. In 1994, Cassille moved to Jackson Parish to be nearer her daughter and son-in-law. She met and married her second husband, Ernest Waggoner, on March 21, 1998 at Caney Lake Baptist Church. She and Ernest made their home just outside of Eros, Louisiana and resided there together until her death. They were married for 20 years.

This beautiful and wonderful lady was a loving wife, mother, step-mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and sister. She is survived by her brother, Robert Martin and wife Peggy, her sister Carolyn Price; her daughter, Lorra M. Pettit and husband, Steven; stepchildren, Yvonne Jones and husband Larry, Terry Waggoner and wife DeAnn, Danny Waggoner and wife Michelle, and Roy Waggoner and late wife, Liz; grandchildren, Casey Lee Messer and husband Dillan, Olivia Rose Pettit and fiance, Wesley Green, Christina Waggoner, Joshua Waggoner and wife Rachel, James Lewis Waggoner, Ryan Waggoner, Mason Waggoner, Reese Waggoner and Zach Waggoner; seven great grandchildren and two on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.


From her daughter:

My mom was a beautiful, wise, amazingly strong, loving and gracious lady. She loved life and giving her all to her family and others, even strangers, who she would always greet with a smile and warm words. All of her life, she used her gifts to help others, no matter the cost. She was an amazing, wonderful mom, dedicated and faithful daughter and sister, motherly aunt, proud happy grandmother. She had many talents. She was an excellent cook, a beautiful gardener, seamstress, artist, crafter, counselor and friend. My mom had a beautiful singing voice. Sometimes, I felt the glory of heaven come down as she sang. Her Christian light was brightest when she was doing for others. She was faithful, giving and a blessing to all who knew her. I and my brother were truly blessed by God to be her children. She was always there and never let anyone down when she was able. She was a gracious lady and, despite her physical limitations and changes that came with living in chronic pain and illness for the past several years, she continued to serve, give, comfort and love others to the fullest of her ability. She has left a legacy of faith, love and strength that will live on in her family and who will keep her memory alive for generations to come.

You walk with Jesus in His garden now, mama. Oh, the beautiful flowers you see! I know the angels are rejoicing and heaven's light became brighter the moment you entered the Kingdom of God. I, we, love you, are blessed by you and will miss you beyond words can tell.

I won't say goodbye, Mama. I will say instead - I'll see you soon, Mama.