Patricia Pearl Wagner, 86, of Independence, MO passed away on December 17, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. pm Friday, December 27, 2024 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO.
Growing up, Patricia watched Elvis Presley every Saturday. Dancing was something she took great delight in. The twist was her favorite dance which led her to meet the love of her life, Bill, at an Air Force mixer. Patricia had a very creative mind and enjoyed the art of crafting including knitting and quilting. She also enjoyed the outdoors and spent much of her time gardening and planting beautiful flowers.
She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers: Frankie Scott and Richard Cann; and her first husband, Donald Leahman.
Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, William; son, Bill (Denise) Wagner; daughters: Lori (Kelvin) Knisely and Tina Sledd; 6 grandchildren: Kirsten (Brad) Anderson, Derek Knisely, Shawn (Alex) Wagner, Paige (Garrett) Bower, Cassidy Sledd, Kylin Hawkins and several nieces, nephews and 4 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home ~ Independence, MO (816) 796-8600