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     Mary Gyndola Bagwell was born on 25 June 1939 in Antlers, Pushmataha County, Oklahoma.¹ She was the daughter of James Oaties Bagwell and Lona Mildred Latham. As of 1956,her married name was Malena.¹ Mary Gyndola Bagwell married David Weldon Malena in 1956.¹ Mary Gyndola Bagwell died on 15 January 2021 at age 81.¹ She was buried on 19 January 2021 at Oak Wood Cemetery, Whitesboro, Grayson County, Texas;


Mary Gyndola (Bagwell) Malena was born on June 25, 1939 in Antlers, Oklahoma to James Oaties and Mildred (Latham) Bagwell. She spent her early childhood in the hills around Antlers, and then moved with her family to the Whitesboro area where she lived along with 6 other brothers and sisters. She married David Weldon Malena in 1956, and they had 2 children. She was known to most of her family and friends by her middle name Gyndola. She was known by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren simply as Grandma or Granny-Grandma. Gyndola loved all her family very much, and they all adored her. She was always there for them at any time and could not wait for them to visit (especially all the grandchildren). Gyndola had a strong faith in God and was a member of the Union Street Church of Christ. Her faith was not limited to the Church though, Gyndola had faith in everyone she met. She would always find the ‘good’ in people and was a very generous and caring person.

Gyndola leaves behind two children, son, David Malena and wife, Tina of Whitesboro, Texas; daughter, Tricia (Ridley) Palmer of Whitesboro, Texas; five grandchildren, Crystal Malena of Gainesville, Texas; Mischel (Ridley) Woodruff and husband, Zane of Bentonville, Arkansas; Derek Malena and wife, Brandi of Farmersville, Texas; Jorie Reiter and husband, Ethan of Alpharetta, Georgia; Tanya Malena of The Colony, Texas; eleven great-grandchildren and three brothers, Wendell, Waymon and Wayland Bagwell.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Weldon Malena, her parents, one granddaughter, Andria D’Ane (Ridley) Prather, and two of her brothers and two of her sisters.

Pallbearers will be Derek Malena, Dakota Malena, Blake Malena, Zane Woodruff, Payton Woodruff, Ethan Reiter, Harley Mitchell, Dustin Gibson, and JC Lunsford.
In accordance with the CDC, strict social distancing will be observed, masks will be required. The family request, in accordance with keeping everyone safe, please no handshakes or hugs during this time.

Funeral Services honoring Gyndola will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the funeral home.¹

     Elizabeth Jane Senn was born on 7 November 1884 in Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina. She married Robert Pickney Bagwell, son of William Frederick Bagwell and Louisa Jane Bagwell, on 3 November 1912 at South Carolina. Elizabeth Jane Senn died on 22 October 1944 in Honea Path, Anderson County, South Carolina, at age 59. She was buried at East View Cemetery, Honea Path, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     William Weldon Bagwell was also known as Weldon William Bagwell. He was born on 9 February 1906 in South Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of Robert Fredrick Bagwell Sr. and Sallie Elizabeth Pearman.¹ William Weldon Bagwell married Beatrice Allen after 1925. William Weldon Bagwell and Beatrice Allen lived in 1940 in Tucapau, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. William Weldon Bagwell married Mary Louise (?) after 1940. William Weldon Bagwell died on 14 October 1968 in Denison, Grayson County, Texas, at age 62.² He was buried at Cedarlawn Memorial Park, Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.²

     Mary Louise (?) was born on 24 June 1918.¹ As of after 1940,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Weldon Bagwell, son of Robert Fredrick Bagwell Sr. and Sallie Elizabeth Pearman, after 1940. Mary Louise (?) died in 2012.¹ She was buried at Cedarlawn Memorial Park, Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.¹

     Maxey Lee Bagwell was born on 29 October 1915 in South Carolina. He was the son of Robert Pickney Bagwell and Elizabeth Jane Senn. Maxey Lee Bagwell died on 22 February 1971 in Dallas, Collin County, Texas, at age 55.

     Robert Earnest Bagwell was born on 5 October 1913 in South Carolina. He was the son of Robert Pickney Bagwell and Elizabeth Jane Senn. Robert Earnest Bagwell died on 8 February 1914 in South Carolina.

     James L. Bagwell was born circa 1908 in South Carolina. He was the son of Robert Pickney Bagwell and Elizabeth Jane Senn. James L. Bagwell married Julia M. (?) after 1932. James L. Bagwell died in 1972. He was buried at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Moore, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Reba Bagwell was born on 15 March 1904 in South Carolina.^1,2 She was the daughter of Robert Fredrick Bagwell Sr. and Sallie Elizabeth Pearman.¹ As of before 1936,her married name was Hauser. Reba Bagwell married L. Milton Hauser before 1936. Reba Bagwell died on 20 June 1995 at age 91.² She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.²

     William Edward Walsh was born on 8 October 1898. He married Sadie Leona Bagwell, daughter of John Lewis Bagwell and Nannie Eleanor Callaham, after 1915. William Edward Walsh died on 26 November 1976 at age 78. He was buried at East View Cemetery, Honea Path, Anderson County, South Carolina.

     James S. Gambrell was born on 9 September 1821. He married Nancy Caroline Stone after 1850. He served in Corp Co J4 SC Inf Confederate States Army. James S. Gambrell died on 8 August 1890 at age 68. He was buried at Big Creek Cemetery, Williamston, Anderson County, South Carolina.

     Nancy Caroline Stone was born on 5 December 1834. She married James S. Gambrell after 1850. Nancy Caroline Stone died on 11 June 1891 at age 56.

     Virgie Mae Lyle was born on 15 July 1936.¹ As of before 1959,her married name was Bagwell. She married Artie Wayland Bagwell, son of James Oaties Bagwell and Lona Mildred Latham, before 1959. Virgie Mae Lyle died on 9 December 2015 in Gainesville Health and Rehab Center, Gainesville, Texas, at age 79 GAINESVILLE, TEXAS

Virgie Mae Bagwell passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Gainesville Health and Rehab Center at the age of seventy-nine. She was born in Gainesville, Texas July 15, 1936, the daughter of John Henry and Charity Elizabeth (Stephens) Lyle.

Virgie was a homemaker and had worked at Linda Jo Shoe Factory for fifteen years. She was a member of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Artie Wayland Bagwell of Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Randy Germany of Gainesville; grandsons, Brad Germany and wife, Shelbie of Gainesville, Stephen Battles of Whitesboro, Artie Weir of Gainesville and Tony Weir, Jr. of Gainesville; granddaughter, Karamee Kiser and husband Konah of Gainesville, fifteen great-grandchildren and two on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Paula Battles; brother, Ed Worth Lyle; sister, Leta Faye Malone; grandson, Cody Patrick Germany and half-brother, Ray Lyle.

Funeral Services held Sunday, December 13th at Meador Funeral Home Chapel in Gainesville with Rev. David Whittington officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Meador Funeral Home - Gainesville
1204 East Califorinia
Gainesville, TX 76240.¹ She was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Woodbine, Cooke County, Texas.¹

     Don Randall Germany married Peggy Lynn Bagwell, daughter of Artie Wayland Bagwell and Virgie Mae Lyle, after 1975.¹

     Karamee Lynne Germany is the daughter of Don Randall Germany and Peggy Lynn Bagwell.¹

     Cody Patrick Germany was born on 1 June 1989.¹ He was the son of Don Randall Germany and Peggy Lynn Bagwell.¹ Cody Patrick Germany died on 26 August 1989.¹

     Bradley Don Germany is the son of Don Randall Germany and Peggy Lynn Bagwell.¹

     Martin Langford Bagwell is the son of Vardie Daniel Bagwell and Cascyle "Nellie" Thurston.¹ Martin Langford Bagwell married Cheryl K. Bennett on 20 March 1982 at Palo Pinto County, Texas.

     Georgette Bagwell is the daughter of George Leon Bagwell and Edress Aline Hurst.¹ Georgette Bagwell married George Engstrom.¹

     George Leon Bagwell Jr. was born on 12 June 1948.¹ He was the son of George Leon Bagwell and Edress Aline Hurst.¹ George Leon Bagwell Jr. married Janice Webb before 1971.¹ George Leon Bagwell Jr. married Sharron Janice Tucker in March 1978.¹ George Leon Bagwell Jr. and an unknown person were divorced.¹ He died on 10 February 2018 at age 69


Funeral Service for George L. Bagwell, Jr., age 69, will be Thursday, February 15 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Kilgroe Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Ragland Methodist Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Bagwell passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sharron Bagwell and parents, George & Edress Bagwell. He retired from the St. Clair County Sheriffs Department and was a Navy & Marine Corps Veteran. He is survived by his son, George L. Bagwell, III; daughter, April M. Bagwell; grandchildren, Adam Al-Ahmad, Cameron Greene, Trey Greene, Dawson Bagwell, Karissa Bagwell; sisters, Leona Douglas, Georgette Bagwell. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UAB Pallative Care or to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Boys Ranch or the St. Clair County Children's Place. Condolences may be offered to the Bagwell family online at www.kilgroefh.com Kilgroe Funeral Home - Pell City will direct the service.

He was buried on 15 February 2018 at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Ragland, St. Clair County, Alabama.

     Leona Bagwell is the daughter of George Leon Bagwell and Edress Aline Hurst.¹ Leona Bagwell married (?) Nicholson.¹ Leona Bagwell married (?) Douglas before 2018.

     George Engstrom married Georgette Bagwell, daughter of George Leon Bagwell and Edress Aline Hurst.¹

     Russell Engstrom is the son of George Engstrom and Georgette Bagwell.¹

     Aldona Engstrom is the daughter of George Engstrom and Georgette Bagwell.¹

     (?) Nicholson married Leona Bagwell, daughter of George Leon Bagwell and Edress Aline Hurst.¹ (?) Nicholson and an unknown person were divorced.¹

     Serena Nicholson is the daughter of (?) Nicholson and Leona Bagwell.¹

     Janice Webb married George Leon Bagwell Jr., son of George Leon Bagwell and Edress Aline Hurst, before 1971.¹

     George Leon Bagwell III is the son of George Leon Bagwell Jr. and Janice Webb.¹ George Leon Bagwell III married Pamela Harris in 1998.¹

     Sharron Janice Tucker was born on 26 October 1946.¹ She married George Leon Bagwell Jr., son of George Leon Bagwell and Edress Aline Hurst, in March 1978.¹ As of after 1990,her married name was Bagwell.¹ Sharron Janice Tucker died on 10 May 2014 in Pell City, St. Clair County, Alabama, at age 67. She was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Ragland, St. Clair County, Alabama.

     April Michele Bagwell is the daughter of George Leon Bagwell Jr. and Sharron Janice Tucker.¹

     John Edward Wester was born in 1848.¹ He married Hannah Jordan after 1887. John Edward Wester died in 1919.¹