| Obit For | Nancy Jean (Ward) (Jagger) Henbest |
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| Text | Nancy Jean Henbest, age 78, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011, in Cassville Health Care and Rehab. She was born October 4, 1933, in Springfield, Colorado, the daughter of Lloyd R. and Rena (Powell) Ward. On May 23, 1952, she was united in marriage to Raymond E. Jagger and to this union three sons were born. Raymond preceded her in death on October 11, 1962. On January 29, 1966, she married James Albert Henbest and to this union one son was born. James passed away September 9, 2008. Also preceding her in death were her parents and two brothers, Richard Ward and Lloyd Austin Ward. Surviving are four sons, Raymond Jagger and his wife, Charlene of Kirksville, Missouri, William Jagger and his wife, Dana of Cynthiana, Kentucky, Rick Jagger of Cassville and James E. Henbest of Cynthiana, Kentucky; two sisters, Kathryn Beck of Cassville and Gordona Robbe and her husband, Bill of Pueblo, Colorado; eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Nancy grew up and received her education in Springfield, Colorado, where she graduated from high school. She was a dispatcher for the sheriff’s office in Springfield and later became an Avon representative. Throughout her career she received many awards from Avon. Over forty years ago she moved from Springfield to Cassville to make her home. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Some of her favorite pastimes were crocheting, knitting and reading. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 30, 2011, in Horner Cemetery, Cassville, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville. Reverend Bob Neeley will conduct the services. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, in Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville. |
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| Date | Nov. 2011 |
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| Resource | Fohn Funeral Home |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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