Willa Congleton

Congleton, Willa (nee Hagood) of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late David Congleton; cherished daughter of the late William T. and Verdie Hagood; devoted mother of Don Ray (Kathy) Congleton, Glenda (Robert) Pace, and Jeffrey (Marsha) Congleton; loving grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 14; and dear sister of Thomas (Effie) Winford Hagood and Kennith Dean (Bronda) Hagood. Willa is preceded in death by her son Terry Congleton; and siblings Verellie Hagood, Marion (Betty) Hagood, and Glenda (Clarence) Baker.

Willa enjoyed reading and playing cards, especially Hand and Foot and Shang-Hai. Her grandchildren bestowed her the title of Shang-Hai Queen since she always won. Willa was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society in Willa’s honor.