Linda Kay Wagoner, 79 Centerview, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence.

Linda was born September 16, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri.  She was raised in Kansas City.  On September 18, 1970, she was united in marriage to Larry "Bud" Wagoner at Larry's parent's home near Centerview.  The couple made their home in Riverside, Missouri briefly prior to moving near Centerview.  In years past, Linda enjoyed writing poetry.  She also loved helping on the farm. Linda was a 25 year employee of Enersys, from which she retired. Linda's greatest achievement was her family.  She worked to make a happy home, bringing two families together, and it was no easy task with four rowdy boys! Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joys. Friends and family enjoyed her incredible cooking and baking skills, especially her amazing carrot cake, dream bars and fried chicken! LInda never met a stranger.  Her humor, generosity and love of having fun endeared her to all who knew her.

Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years, Bud;" four sons: Pete Nicas (Terri) of Tampa, FL; Bobby Lee Wagoner (Janet) of Centerview, MO; Terry Leroy Wagoner (Debbie) of Warrensburg, MO and B. J. Nicas (Kim) of Warrensburg, MO; two sisters: Patty Castaneda (Mike) of Holden, MO and Bonnie Middleton of Holden, MO; eight grandchildren: Alex Nicas of Tampa, FL; Elizabeth Dierking (Matthew) of Centerview, MO; Allison Deroin (Tayber) of Warrensburg, MO; Tucker Leroy Wagoner (Jordan) of Warrensburg, MO; Tanner Layne Wagoner of Hilo, HI; Mallory Nicas, Derek Nicas and Molly Nicas of Warrensburg, MO; five great grandchildren: Cade McDonough, Hayden Dierking, Ellie Dierking, Bennett Anne Marie Wagoner and Truman Leroy Wagoner; and several nieces and nephews.  Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Helen "Margaret" Burnett and sister: Barbara Richards.

Celebration of Life service will be private. There will be a private interment at the Centerview Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

Memorial contributions may be left to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in care of Williams.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net