Obituary of Willie Lee Bagwell

Mrs. Bagwell died on February 14, 2014 at Genesys Convalescent Center in Grand Blanc, MI. Mrs. Bagwell was born in Crestview, FL on January 10, 1923 to Charles and Cora Beard. Orphaned by the death of both parents, she nonetheless finished high school and later became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She met and married US Navy Chief Petty Officer Charles Bagwell on April 5, 1942. She was a devoted wife for 68 years and a wonderful mother for nearly 70 years. She followed her husband in his Naval career living at various times in Bremen GA, Pensacola and Jacksonville , FL, Norfolk, VA, Oakland, CA, Boston, MA and San Juan Puerto Rico before moving to Grand Blanc. A devout Christian, she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bremen, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles, siblings Henry, Ted, Sis, Ella Vee, Clara Belle and Maggie. She leaves behind two sons, Charles (Marlena)and Larry (Christina), 5 grandsons, Darren, Brett, Aaron, Jason, and Matthew, 8 great-grandchildren, Aaron, Jordan, Dylan, Macalister, Dakota, Lily, Josie, and Megan, and 1 great-great grandson on the way. We celebrate her "life well lived". The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Bremen, 331 Pacific Ave. Bremen, GA 30110. Funeral service and burial will be held at Hightower Funeral Home in Bremen, GA.