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     Krysta Kay Bagwell was born on 29 April 1947.¹ She was the daughter of Marshall Underwood Bagwell and Nyta Ree Chitwood.¹ As of after 1964,her married name was Liggin.¹ Krysta Kay Bagwell married (?) Liggin after 1964.¹ Krysta Kay Bagwell lived in 2002 in Alpharetta, Georgia. She died in 2008.¹

     (?) Liggin married Krysta Kay Bagwell, daughter of Marshall Underwood Bagwell and Nyta Ree Chitwood, after 1964.¹

     Robert Otho Bagwell is the son of Marshall Underwood Bagwell and Nyta Ree Chitwood.¹ Robert Otho Bagwell married Mary Charlotte Dillon in September 1973 at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia.¹

     Mary Charlotte Dillon married Robert Otho Bagwell, son of Marshall Underwood Bagwell and Nyta Ree Chitwood, in September 1973 at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia.¹

     Karen Bagwell was born on 27 October 1943 in Alamosa, Alamosa County, Colorado.¹ She was the daughter of Otho Edgar Bagwell and Bessie Louise Dyer.¹ As of after 1960,her married name was Johnson. Karen Bagwell married (?) Johnson after 1960. Karen Bagwell died on 20 February 2015 in Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, at age 71


Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2015 12:32 pm
Karen Bagwell Johnson, loving Mother and Granny, age 71, of Taos, New Mexico passed away on February 20, 2015 surrounded by her children.

Karen was born on October 27, 1943 in Alamosa, Colorado. She was raised in Manassa, Colorado. The oldest of two children, she was the daughter of the late Otho Edgar and Louise Dyer Bagwell.

She graduated high school in Manassa and later attended college in Albuquerque, New Mexico. During her lifetime, she worked many jobs. Some of which were, as an operator for the phone company, power plant employee, abstract company administrative assistant, waitress, newspaper delivery services and as a 911 emergency operator. But the job she considered most important was taking time to raise her four children.

She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Her faith and love of family were first and foremost. She also loved spending time with family, having fun with friends and listening to classic country music.

Granny, as she was known to her grandchildren, spent much of her time burning up the highway after her retirement. She visited her children and grandchildren often. She was a kind and generous person who loved to laugh. She was a good listener and a great friend. Her love for her family was absolute and unwavering. Grandchildren were loved and spoiled by “Super Granny” constantly. She knew everyone’s favourite snack, birthday, and special events. She would make regular deliveries of goodies to those who lived nearby, and would send shriek-inducing packages to those too far away. She always made everyone feel special.

Karen will forever be remembered by her loving children, daughter Eileen Johnson of Espanola, New Mexico; daughter and son-in-law Sheli and MarkBechaver of Manassa, Colorado; daughter and son-in-law Wendy and Chance Perkins of Bloomfield, New Mexico; son and daughter-in-law Blake and Alicia Johnson of Choctaw, Oklahoma; beloved grandchildren Chelsea, Bryce and Josh Bechaver; Cheyenne, Cheridan, Brody, and BryleePerkins; Kylee, Kristen and Katelynn Johnson; brother Timothy Bagwell of Manassa, Colorado, along with countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know her.

Karen touched the lives of many people with her kindness and generosity. A memorial service was held on Monday, March 2, 2015 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Manassa, Colorado.


She was buried at New Manassa Cemetery, Manassa, Conejos County, Colorado.

     Robert Earl Wilder married Marjorie Bagwell, daughter of William Lawrence Bagwell and Mabel Reed, on 20 June 1945.¹

     Alvin Lester Thorton married Marjorie Bagwell, daughter of William Lawrence Bagwell and Mabel Reed, on 19 December 1951.¹

     Cornelius LaVere Mortensen married Rozalia Bagwell, daughter of William Lawrence Bagwell and Mabel Reed, on 23 July 1945.¹

     W. D. Tharp married Rozalia Bagwell, daughter of William Lawrence Bagwell and Mabel Reed, on 6 August 1973.¹

     Ralph Howard Metcalf married Izora Bagwell, daughter of William Lawrence Bagwell and Mabel Reed, on 3 June 1951.¹

     Lorraine Bagwell was born on 24 November 1933.¹ She was the daughter of William Lawrence Bagwell and Mabel Reed.¹ As of 7 January 1951,her married name was Smith.¹ Lorraine Bagwell married William Carl Smith on 7 January 1951.¹ Lorraine Bagwell died on 8 February 2010 at age 76.¹

     William Carl Smith married Lorraine Bagwell, daughter of William Lawrence Bagwell and Mabel Reed, on 7 January 1951.¹

     Frances "Fannie" Kentucky Cox was born on 19 July 1868 in Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹ As of 27 March 1890,her married name was Bagwell. She married Charles Albert Bagwell, son of John Madison Bagwell and Louise Eveline Burton, on 27 March 1890 at Iron Rock, Franklin County, Georgia. Frances "Fannie" Kentucky Cox died on 3 December 1956 in Franklin County, Georgia, at age 88.¹ She was buried at Oak View Cemetery, Canon, Franklin County, Georgia.¹

     Anna Blanche Bagwell was born on 18 April 1891 in Franklin County, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Albert Bagwell and Frances "Fannie" Kentucky Cox. As of after 1900,her married name was Ginn. Anna Blanche Bagwell married Candler Marion Ginn in 1914.¹ Anna Blanche Bagwell died on 10 March 1963 in Fulton County, Georgia, at age 71.¹ She was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Royston, Franklin County, Georgia.¹

     Albert Raymond Bagwell was born on 13 March 1893 in Franklin County, Georgia. He was the son of Charles Albert Bagwell and Frances "Fannie" Kentucky Cox. Albert Raymond Bagwell died on 28 November 1965 in Fulton County, Georgia, at age 72. He was buried at Oak View Cemetery, Canon, Franklin County, Georgia.

     Ernest Burton Bagwell was born on 22 February 1895 in Georgia. He was born on 22 February 1895 in Franklin County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Charles Albert Bagwell and Frances "Fannie" Kentucky Cox. Ernest Burton Bagwell married Nona Mable Buice on 14 April 1918 at Franklin County, Georgia. Ernest Burton Bagwell married Mabel (?) before 1920. Ernest Burton Bagwell died on 9 April 1975 in Stephens County, Georgia, at age 80.¹ He was buried at Stephens Memorial Gardens, Toccoa, Stephens County, Georgia.¹

     John Newton Bagwell was born on 3 May 1899 in Franklin County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Charles Albert Bagwell and Frances "Fannie" Kentucky Cox. John Newton Bagwell married Charlotte Schultz before 1950. John Newton Bagwell died on 26 October 1965 in Mentor, Lake County, Ohio, at age 66.¹ He was buried at Oak View Cemetery, Canon, Franklin County, Georgia.

     Louise Bagwell was born on 22 November 1910 in Rochester, Haskell County, Texas. She was the daughter of William King Bagwell and Myrtle Sue Farley. As of 15 September 1930,her married name was Erskine. Louise Bagwell married William Wallace Erskine on 15 September 1930 at Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico. Louise Bagwell died on 18 May 1992 in Sonoma, Sonoma County, California, at age 81. She was buried at Santa Rosa Memorial Park, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California.

     William Wallace Erskine was born on 21 December 1890 in Menard County, Texas. He married Louise Bagwell, daughter of William King Bagwell and Myrtle Sue Farley, on 15 September 1930 at Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico. William Wallace Erskine died on 2 August 1959 in San Francisco, California, at age 68.

     Dortha Christine Bagwell was born on 28 May 1915 in Haskell County, Texas. She was the daughter of William King Bagwell and Myrtle Sue Farley. As of 5 May 1935,her married name was Baer. Dortha Christine Bagwell married Arthur L. Baer on 5 May 1935 at Comanche, Oklahoma. Dortha Christine Bagwell died on 18 June 1996 in Dumas, Moore County, Texas, at age 81. She was buried at Northlawn Memorial Gardens, Dumas, Moore County, Texas.

     Effie Pearl Bagwell was born on 5 July 1921 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Harvey Greely Bagwell and Tennie Rebecca Vaden. As of circa 1937,her married name was Sawyer. Effie Pearl Bagwell married Eli Erskine Sawyer circa 1937. Effie Pearl Bagwell died on 13 October 1937 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 16 she shot and killed herself at home.¹ She was buried on 14 October 1937 at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.¹

     Maude Florence Bagwell was born on 9 January 1920 in Davidson County, Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Harvey Greely Bagwell and Tennie Rebecca Vaden. As of after 1938,her married name was Sawyer.² Maude Florence Bagwell married Eli Erskine Sawyer after 1938.² As of after 2000,her married name was Glenn. Maude Florence Bagwell married Eugene Glenn after 2000. Maude Florence Bagwell died on 23 March 2012 at age 92
GLENN, Maude F. Sawyer Age 92 of Nashville, entered eternal life to be with her heavenly Father on March 23, 2012. She was born on January 9, 1920 in Davidson County. She was the daughter of Rebecca Vaden Young.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rebecca Vaden Young and Harvey Bagwell; husbands, Eli E. Sawyer and Eugene Glenn; brother, Robert Bagwell; 4 sisters, Francis Little, Elizabeth Bently, Pearl Sawyer, and Lucille Martin.

She is survived by brothers, Harvey Bagwell, Jr. and Sam Young, Jr; daughter, Sandra (Gary) Sawyer Cayce; sons, Phillip C. (Janie) Sawyer and Steve (Anne) Glenn; grandchildren, Jennifer (Garrett) Eads, Jeff Sawyer, David (Diane) Sawyer, Shelby Glenn, and Matthew Glenn; and 2 great-grandchildren, Jordan and Nathan Eads.

She was a member of Forest Hills United Methodist Church for 62 years, was an active member of the Rena Green Sunday School class, a long-time member of the United Methodist Women's Association, a member of the Ladies Elk Lodge 72, and the American Legion 88. "G-G" was an avid gardener and loved being among God's beauty and nature. She gained her strength and courage from Hebrews 13:5, "Be content with what you have, because God has said, never will I leave you nor will I forsake you." A Celebration of Life service will be held at Woodlawn's Dignity Hall at two-thirty in the afternoon on Monday, March 26, 2012 with Rev. Jim Hughes officiating. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Family will be serving as Active Pallbearers. Those serving as Honorary Pallbearers will consist of members of the Rena Green Sunday School Class. The family will receive friends at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home on Sunday between the hours of two o'clock until four o'clock in the afternoon, then again from six o'clock until eight o'clock that evening, and one hour prior to the service on Monday.

Published in The Tennessean on March 24, 2012.¹ She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.¹

     Rebecca Elizabeth Bagwell was born on 5 November 1917 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Harvey Greely Bagwell and Tennie Rebecca Vaden. As of before 1935,her married name was Bentley. Rebecca Elizabeth Bagwell married Claude Herman Bentley before 1935. Rebecca Elizabeth Bagwell died on 9 February 1995 in Harris, Texas, at age 77. She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.¹

     Claude Herman Bentley was born on 21 February 1911 in Dennis, Logan County, Kentucky.¹ He married Rebecca Elizabeth Bagwell, daughter of Harvey Greely Bagwell and Tennie Rebecca Vaden, before 1935. Claude was in the U.S. Army. He served in Troop B, 109th Cavalry at one time.¹ Claude Herman Bentley died on 28 February 1980 in Galveston, Texas, at age 69.¹ He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.¹

     Effie Jane Palmer was born on 11 November 1890 in Indiana. As of 7 May 1910,her married name was Bagwell. She married Harvey Greely Bagwell, son of John Henry Bagwell and Maloney 'Lena' Booher, on 7 May 1910 at Robertson County, Tennessee. Effie Jane Palmer died on 22 January 1915 in Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 24.

     Bessie Lucille Bagwell was born on 24 January 1911. She was the daughter of Harvey Greely Bagwell and Effie Jane Palmer. As of 23 April 1929,her married name was Martin. Bessie Lucille Bagwell married William Walter Martin on 23 April 1929. Bessie Lucille Bagwell died on 26 January 1998 at age 87.

     William Walter Martin married Bessie Lucille Bagwell, daughter of Harvey Greely Bagwell and Effie Jane Palmer, on 23 April 1929.

     Claud Edward Bagwell was born on 6 February 1892 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of John Henry Bagwell and Maloney 'Lena' Booher. Claud Edward Bagwell died on 19 March 1924 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 32.¹ He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.¹

     Irene Bagwell was born on 21 April 1920 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Elijah Bagwell and Sarah Dicie Watson. Irene Bagwell died on 8 January 1994 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 73.

     Van Elijah Bagwell was born on 13 August 1922 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. He was the son of Elijah Bagwell and Sarah Dicie Watson. Van Elijah Bagwell married Dorothy Ann Beasley after 1942. Van Elijah Bagwell died on 27 August 1980 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 58.