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     Phillip Wayne Bagwell is the son of Marvin Lester Bagwell and Charlsie Jean Brister. Phillip Wayne Bagwell married Susan C. Hutson on 23 July 1970 at Harris County, Texas. Phillip Wayne Bagwell married Teri Jean Smith on 17 June 1977 at Harris County, Texas. Phillip Wayne Bagwell and Teri Jean Smith were divorced on 25 September 1989 at Harris County, Texas. Phillip Wayne Bagwell married Gail Ann Eastman on 1 October 1989 at Harris County, Texas. Phillip Wayne Bagwell married Brenda Sue Voiles on 27 June 1998 at Brazoria County, Texas. Phillip Wayne Bagwell and Brenda Sue Voiles were divorced on 29 August 2001.

     Gail Ann Eastman was born on 29 August 1951 in Maryland. As of 1 October 1989,her married name was Bagwell. She married Phillip Wayne Bagwell, son of Marvin Lester Bagwell and Charlsie Jean Brister, on 1 October 1989 at Harris County, Texas. Gail Ann Eastman died on 9 October 2019 in Texas at age 68
Gail Ann Bagwell, 68, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was a life-long resident of Pearland, Texas. Gail was born in Maryland on August 29, 1951. She attended First United Methodist Church in Pearland and worked for Dog and Cat Clinic of Belfort. Gail was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Forest Eastman; and brother, Alan Eastman. Left to cherish her memory is her daughters, Brandi Bagwell, Cayse De Luna and husband Clemente, Lindsey Buck and husband Albert, Katlin Bagwell; seven grandchildren, Jayda Bagwell, Journie Bagwell, Noah De Luna, Briseis Limon, Eli De Luna, Josphine Buck, Ava De Luna; sister, Marilyn Sewell and husband Kip; brother, Woody Eastman; niece, Elise Bradley; as well as a host of friends and other family members.

     Teri Jean Smith married Phillip Wayne Bagwell, son of Marvin Lester Bagwell and Charlsie Jean Brister, on 17 June 1977 at Harris County, Texas. Teri Jean Smith and Phillip Wayne Bagwell were divorced on 25 September 1989 at Harris County, Texas.

     Susan C. Hutson married Phillip Wayne Bagwell, son of Marvin Lester Bagwell and Charlsie Jean Brister, on 23 July 1970 at Harris County, Texas.

     Brenda Sue Voiles married Phillip Wayne Bagwell, son of Marvin Lester Bagwell and Charlsie Jean Brister, on 27 June 1998 at Brazoria County, Texas. Brenda Sue Voiles and Phillip Wayne Bagwell were divorced on 29 August 2001.

     Ruby Lillian Roberts married Marvin Lester Bagwell, son of Levi Wilburn Bagwell and Evaline Virginia Fussell, on 1 March 1963 at Fort Bend County, Texas.

     Era Berniece Bagwell is the daughter of Levi Wilburn Bagwell and Evaline Virginia Fussell.

     Willie Lee Bagwell was born on 31 December 1923 in Friday, Texas. She was the daughter of Levi Wilburn Bagwell and Evaline Virginia Fussell. As of 28 March 1981,her married name was Leverl. Willie Lee Bagwell married Allen James Lever on 28 March 1981 at Clark County, Texas. Willie Lee Bagwell died on 20 March 2022 in Crockett, Houston County, Texas, at age 98

Willie Lee Bagwell Lever, age 98, of Crockett, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, the 20th day of March 2022 at Enchanted Pines. She was born on the 31st day of December 1923, in Friday, Texas, to parents Levi Wilburn Bagwell and Evaline Virgina “Big Mama” Fussell.

Mrs. Lever was born one of eleven children and raised into a family of farmers. She had an eccentric humor about her and found pleasure in telling stories. She enjoyed gardening and was a nature lover. Mrs. Lever loved being outside with all her plants and sharing life with her loved ones. She truly loved life and having fun.

Mrs. Lever enjoyed traveling around Western Europe and lived in Sidney, Australia for a time. She absolutely loved to dance and enjoyed good music, especially George Jones and Willie Nelson. Her way of gracefully moving through life and speaking her mind created much laughter and light heartedness. Her family and friends are forever touched by her vibrant spirit.

Left to cherish the fond memories of Mrs. Lever are her sons, Homer Davis, Willie Josey, Gary Josey; daughter, Scharlotte Long; grandchildren, Holly and Jesse Davis, Willie Josey, Jr., Lindsey and Michelle Josey, and Cricket Long. She also leaves behind many great-grandchildren and friends.

The family will honor Mrs. Lever’s life with a private memorial service at a later date.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Katherine McCall and the team of caregivers, staff, and nurses at Enchanted Pines Assisted Living Facility.

Cremation services for Willie Lee Bagwell Lever are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.¹

She was cremated.

     Allen James Lever married Willie Lee Bagwell, daughter of Levi Wilburn Bagwell and Evaline Virginia Fussell, on 28 March 1981 at Clark County, Texas.

     D. S. Collins married Ida J. Bagwell, daughter of William Jefferson Bagwell and Elizabeth Jane Solley, on 23 August 1891 at Boothe, Scott County, Arkansas.

     Robert Larkin "Bob" Buchanan was born on 7 June 1847 in Meriwether, Georgia. He married Mary Elizabeth Bagwell, daughter of Wiley Biggers Bagwell and Susan J. Bagwell, in 1869. Robert Larkin "Bob" Buchanan died on 14 June 1911 in Winn, Louisiana, at age 64.

     Linda Virginia Gosnell was born on 23 January 1950. As of after 1965,her married name was Bagwell. She married Louie James Bagwell, son of Harold James Bagwell and Betty Louise Peace, after 1965 at Greenville, South Carolina. Linda Virginia Gosnell died on 7 June 2013 at age 63. She was buried at Duncan Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Lisa Virginia Bagwell is the daughter of Louie James Bagwell and Linda Virginia Gosnell.

     Robert Larry Bagwell is the son of Louie James Bagwell and Linda Virginia Gosnell.

     Randy Bagwell is the son of Louie James Bagwell.

     Pat Bagwell is the daughter of Louie James Bagwell. Pat Bagwell married (?) Rumsey after 1972.

     Betty Jane Bagwell is the daughter of Harold James Bagwell and Betty Louise Peace. Betty Jane Bagwell married (?) Dillard after 1960.

     (?) Duncan married Thelma Bagwell, daughter of Harold James Bagwell and Betty Louise Peace, after 1953.

     Novie Laverne Johnson was born on 23 November 1935 in Columbia County, Arkansas. As of circa 1953,her married name was Bagwell. She married William R. Bagwell, son of Elgin Washington Bagwell and Edna M. Day, circa 1953. Novie Laverne Johnson died on 21 September 2021 in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, at age 85


Novie L. Bagwell passed away, September 21, 2021, at her home in Magnolia, Arkansas.
Novie was born, November 23, 1935, in Columbia County to late Glen and Lottie Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William R. Bagwell, a daughter, Glenda Sue Bagwell, brothers, Harold Fred Johnson, Robbie Johnson, and Robert Johnson.
She is survived by daughters, Linda Hollensworth (Jim) of El Dorado, Arkansas, Rita Curtis (Dwayne) of Magnolia, Arkansas, and son Jimmy Ray Bagwell (Mitzi) of Coppell, Texas; 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister Gloria Boyd (Mike) of Magnolia and a host of nieces and nephews.
Novie enjoyed cooking many meals for her extended family and she loved to sew as well and was of the Baptist Faith. She spent many hours in her yard and flower beds. Even this year she and Rita experimented with a vegetable garden. She was employed at AmFuel for many years. Grand kids and great grand kids were always welcome. Her love of pets was always evident with a dog or two around her house and yard.
Visitation with the family will begin at 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Lewis funeral Home Chapel with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM with Dr. Eric Goble officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to CCAPS, PO Box 2003, Magnolia Arkansas 71754.
Pallbearers will be Chris Hollensworth, James Hollensworth, Zach Hutcheson, Cameron Bagwell, Greg Boyd, and Coby Schmittou.


She was buried on 25 September 2021 at Magnolia Memorial Park Cemetery, Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas.

     Glenda Sue Bagwell was born on 14 February 1960. She was the daughter of William R. Bagwell and Novie Laverne Johnson. Glenda Sue Bagwell died on 20 August 1964 at age 4. She was buried at Magnolia Memorial Park Cemetery, Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas.

     Linda Bagwell is the daughter of William R. Bagwell and Novie Laverne Johnson. Linda Bagwell married Jim Hollensworth after 1973.

     Rita Bagwell is the daughter of William R. Bagwell and Novie Laverne Johnson. Rita Bagwell married Dwayne Curtis after 1973.

     Jimmy Ray Bagwell is the son of William R. Bagwell and Novie Laverne Johnson. Jimmy Ray Bagwell married Mitzi (?) after 1973.

     Rachel Green was born on 31 May 1920. As of 21 November 1936,her married name was Bagwell. She married Ascue Gilbert Bagwell, son of George Washington Bagwell and Elsie LeGuin, on 21 November 1936. Rachel Green died on 18 January 2010 at age 89. She was buried at Fellowship Cemetery, Dubach, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.

     Eileen Lora Walton was born on 6 May 1937 in Los Angeles, California. As of circa 1959,her married name was Bagwell. She married Gary L. Bagwell, son of Wayland Young Bagwell and Josephine Annabel Chisholm, circa 1959. Eileen Lora Walton died on 29 March 2017 at age 79.

     Dawn Marie Bagwell is the daughter of Gary L. Bagwell and Eileen Lora Walton. Dawn Marie Bagwell married George Zanazanian after 1978.

     David Allen Bagwell is the son of Gary L. Bagwell and Eileen Lora Walton. David Allen Bagwell married Debbie (?) after 1978.

     Lora Lee Bagwell is the daughter of Gary L. Bagwell and Eileen Lora Walton.

     Charles Neale Bagwell is the son of Gary L. Bagwell and Eileen Lora Walton. Charles Neale Bagwell married Karin (?) after 1978.

     George Zanazanian married Dawn Marie Bagwell, daughter of Gary L. Bagwell and Eileen Lora Walton, after 1978.