Clara Tressa Waggoner

Clara Tressa Waggoner obituary, Jacksonville, NC

Clara Tressa Waggoner

Clara Waggoner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jones Funeral Home - Jacksonville on Feb. 22, 2026.
Clara Tressa Waggoner, a beloved mother and devoted grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026 at home. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, the late William Cecil Waggoner.

If you knew Clara you knew she was constantly on the go. She loved Bingo and was an avid bowler. She was a devoted member of Infant of Prague Catholic Church; she lived her faith through her activity and service. If she wasn't doing something she would always let you know she was bored. She is well known for her pizza every Saturday night.

She leaves behind her daughters, Alissa Marie Kellum and spouse Tony Kellum of Jacksonville, NC, Tressa Ann Stallings and spouse James Stallings of Wake Forest, NC, sons, William C. Waggoner, Jr. and spouse Donna Waggoner of Jacksonville, NC and John L. Waggoner of Jacksonville, NC.

Grandchildren, Mason Kellum, Kristina Stallings and Shawna Cserenyi and spouse Andrew Cserenyi.

She will forever be in our hearts and missed every day.

Arrangements will be forthcoming.

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