Willa Mae Rees Wagner, age 74, passed away  Thursday, January 10, 2013. Born in Perry County IL on April 17, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Elza Rees and Eva Moore Rees. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Wagner of 39 years; brothers, Rueben John Rees, William Elza Rees, Howard Rees and Daniel Rees; sisters, Marie Rees Rosenberger and Eva Virginia Rees Bierman;

She is survive by three sons, Randall Paul Wagner and wife Cheryl of Burke VA, Todd Nolan Wagner and wife Paulette of Elizabeth City and Clay Michael Wagner and wife Jan of Williamston.; daughter, Ronda Wagner Sickels and husband Bryan of Raleigh; 7 grandchildren; brother, James LeRoy Rees of Murphysboro IL; and sister, Judy Kay Rees Mitchell of Modesto, CA.

A service to remember Willa was held January 12, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Grisham officiating. Burial was  at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 200 South Church Street, Rocky Mount NC 27804.

Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.