Nellie B. Wagnon, 93, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in Fayetteville. She was born January 2, 1933, in Mountainburg, Ark., to Walter and Mandy Davis Baker.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband L.D. Wagnon; and three sons, Lloyd, Wayne and Stephen Wagnon.
Nellie was a great mom and friend. She was a homemaker, seamstress, and doll maker. Nellie loved working in her flower beds. She was a volunteer at the Fayetteville Senior Center for many years and delivered for Meals on Wheels. Nellie loved to play bingo and dominoes and enjoyed painting. She was crowned Miss North Hills Beauty Pageant winner and District 3 runner-up at Little Rock pageant.
She loved her life, her kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, family, and friends. Nellie will be missed greatly but now she can be with her husband again.
Nellie is survived by her daughter Mary House and husband Lance of Fayetteville; seven grandchildren, Angela, Ashley, Hayden, Misty, Clay, Sam, and Michael; and 14 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2026, at Beard’s Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to local animal shelters or any senior center.