Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
Apr 4, 1924 - Feb 11, 2012
Dear Patty & family,
I am soo sorry to hear about your mother. May God give you strength to get through this difficult time. You are in my prayers. Sue (Emberton)Snider
February 16, 2012
Dear Brenda, Harold and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your mother's death.
She was a wonderful person. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
She is with God now and knows no pain.
Love, Ann
Ann Clark
February 14, 2012 | Mattoon, IL
Dear Brenda and family,
We were sorry to read of your mother's death. We are in California but will keep all of your family in our prayers.
Bud and Mary
February 13, 2012
Ella was a blessing to everyone that knew her. She always tried to inspire people with her poetry and never had an unkind word for anyone. We loved her hugs!
Joseph & Adrienne Paladino
February 13, 2012 | Charleston, IL
Brenda,She is Beautiful,just like you. Love and prayers to help you thru the days ahead!
Betty Mode
Betty Mode
February 13, 2012 | Sullivan, IL
Harry and families, Your in our thoughts and prayers. Ellie was so ready to go home to be with Jesus where she doesn't have to worry with any pain or suffering any longer. Love and prayers to all.
Curt & Lori Grissom
February 13, 2012 | Charleston, IL
Brenda, and family. I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Gary and Kathy (Farris) Deckard
February 13, 2012
Brenda, and family. I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Gary and Kathy (Farris) Deckard
February 13, 2012
Remembered By
richie flynn
February 13, 2012 | Charleston, IL
CHARLESTON, IL – Ella Mae Waggle, age 87 of Charleston, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Charleston where she was a resident. Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, February 16, 2012 from Noon until 2:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Services honoring and celebrating her life will begin at 2:00 p.m. immediately following visitation on Thursday with Pastor Curt Weaver officiating. Interment will follow in Janesville Cemetery, rural Janesville, Illinois. It is requested that in lieu of flowers memorial gifts in her honor be made to East Harrison Street Church of God in Charleston. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or service, or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920.
Ella was born April 4, 1924 in Coles County, Illinois, one of twelve children born to the late William and Elsie (Drummond) Howard. She married John Lawyer in 1941 and they had five children. She later married Harry Waggle on March 18, 1994 and they have shared nearly eighteen years of loving friendship and marriage. Ella is survived by her husband Harry of Charleston; four loving and devoted children – her daughter, Brenda Burwell and husband Harold of Mattoon and three sons, Ronald Lawyer and wife Ellen "Jo" of Columbus, Mississippi, John Lawyer and wife Cherie of Mesa, Arizona and Perry Lawyer and wife Jeanie of Windsor, Illinois; four stepchildren, Patricia "Patty" Keck and husband Dave of Trowbridge, Illinois, Cindy Apple and husband Travis of Arizona, Paula Snider and husband Kevin of Lerna, Illinois, Ed Waggle and wife Martha of Mattoon; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; twelve step-grandchildren; sixteen step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Isabel Stone and husband Don of Ridge Mound, Florida and Anne Lilley of Charleston; and a large extended family. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Steven Lawyer; a granddaughter, Bambi Lawyer; six brothers, Earl Howard, Bill Howard, Harry Howard, Charles Howard, Lawrence Howard and Robert Howard; and three sisters, Lois Croy, Rose Matheny and Margaret Rennels.
Ella was a thirteen year employee of General Electric in Mattoon. In 1966 she established her own business - Lawyer's Beauty Shop in Mattoon where she worked as a hairdresser for seventeen years and was a member of the area Hairdresser's Association. Ella was faithful in her Christian witness – she was a Charter Member of Broadway Christian Church in Mattoon and a member there for more than fifty years. She was currently a member and attended East Harrison Street Church of God in Charleston.
Ella was a gifted poet and writer and a member and supporter of the National American League of Pen Women. She authored quite a collection of poems and children's stories. She also enjoyed hobbies such as country western dancing, fishing and camping. Ella was a devoted wife to Harry and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves an abundance of fond memories - and when recalled will offer comfort to those who knew and loved her.Click here to view Ella's memorial tribute video.
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