Ethel Waggy

Ethel Waggy, 85, of Dickinson, Texas, passed away at home on July 14, 2017. She was born on August 7, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Harry and Margaret Townsend. She was married to Raymond Waggy for 63 years.

Ethel was a fun –loving, funny woman who made friends with everyone she met. She was a loyal friend and touched so many lives and in so many ways. Her family was her purpose in life. She was the anchor of the family and held the family together, always. Her greatest joy came from spending precious time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved Jesus and loved worshiping him in song. Ethel loved music and dancing and a good game of Scrabble. She also loved reading a good mystery novel. When asked about some words to describe Ethel her family said Witty, Amazing, Compassionate, Knowing, Vivacious and Precious. She blessed so many friends and family with her creative gifts of handmade Afghans, heirlooms that will be forever treasured.

She is survived by husband, Raymond Waggy; daughters, Jana Boswell and husband David, Patricia Welch and husband Steve; sons, Jeff Waggy and wife Rose, Tim Waggy and wife Diane, Philip Waggy and wife Cathy; also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in the Chapel of Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.