Betty Jane Wagner Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Betty Jane Wagner of Carmi, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 18, 2025 at the age of 100. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Jane Wagner to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dolph Beasley and Clara Bell Beasley (McCarthy); her husband Mendell E. "Wag" Wagner of Wag's Market; the father of her children John W. Williams; her daughter Sandy Slay; her children-in-law, Dannie Aud, Philip Thompson and Diann Williams; her grandson Anthony Slay; and her siblings, John Parks, Jess Beasley, Dick Beasley, Warren Beasley, Chet Beasley, Mary Smart, Dorothy Faust, Louise Tandy, Rachel Coffman, Cloris Matthews and Martha Hollis.
She is survived by: her children, Sue Thompson of Vincennes, IN, John Williams (Debbie) of Carmi, IL, James Williams (Andrea) of Carmi, IL and Nancy Aud of Carmi, IL; her grandchildren, Jeff Thompson, Kim Carpenter, Rob Thompson, Shawn Slay, Angie Bolin, John Williams II, Lisa Williams, Andy Williams, Jamie Williams, Jeremy Williams, Dusty Aud and Denton Aud; and her caregivers, Gail Thayer, Holly Simpson, Loretta Buttry, Gina Melton, Earla Strean and Debbie Simmons. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 21st 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Campbell Funeral Home (609 W Main St, Carmi, IL 62821). A funeral service was held on Monday, September 22nd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Betty's memory to Shriners Hospital or Charles Ford Hospice, envelopes will be available at the funeral home or can be mailed to Campbell Funeral Home, 609 W. Main St., Carmi, IL 62821.
