Agness L. Hagler

Agness L. Hagler, 97, of Springfield, died at 12:16 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. Agness was born February 13, 1915 in Rhyse, MO, the daughter of Burtis and Minnie Arnette Manning. She married Elra Hagler on May 13, 1934 in Salem, MO; he preceded her in death in 1992. Agness worked at Jewel Food Store for 23 years, retiring in 1977. She was a member of Ladies Aide at Concordia Lutheran Church. Agness enjoyed flower gardening, baking, and spending time with her family. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Edna Lynn; one grandson, Sam Unsbee; one great-grandson, Steven Turner; two sons-in-law, Bill Rowden and Bill Lynn; five brothers and three sisters. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Rowden of Loami and Cathy Unsbee of Springfield; six grandchildren, Joshua (wife, Katie) Lynn of Savannah, GA, Meloney (husband, Robert) Deffenbaugh of Chatham, Dawn Akers of Jacksonville, Judy Higgins of Springfield, Susan (husband, Steve) Turner of Loami, and Greg Rowden of Quincy; nine great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: Family will receive friends from 10:00-10:45 a.m. on Friday, June 8, 2012 at Concordia Lutheran Church, 2300 E. Wilshire Rd., Springfield. Funeral Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 8, 2012 at Concordia Lutheran Church, with Pastor Michael Koschmann officiating. Burial will follow at Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Concordia Lutheran Church Ladies Aide, 2300 E. Wilshire Rd., Springfield 62703 or a charity of the donor's choice.