Eulalia Waggoner Breckenridge, Texas Obituary

Eulalia Waggoner

<p>Eulalia Waggoner, 84, of Breckenridge, Texas, passed away at her residence on Friday, March 17, 2023. Her family will welcome everyone to the funeral home on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. for a gathering of friends to visit and celebrate her life.</p><p><br></p><p>Eulalia Cretsinger was born in Pickewick, Texas, on February 20, 1939, to Henry and Elsie Cretsinger. She attended Cedar Creek school and then Breckenridge High School. She met Doyle Waggoner in 1955, and they were soon married. The couple relocated from Breckenridge to Abilene, where they lived for several years before eventually returning to Breckenridge.&nbsp;Eulalia and Doyle owned Waggoner Moving and Storage. The couple was well-known in the community, especially for their ongoing support of multiple youth activities. Eulalia was one of many Breckenridge residents who got to see Elvis perform at the high school auditorium… <i><b>TWICE!</b></i></p><p><br></p><p>Eulalia was a wonderful, loving, and giving person whom her family and friends will dearly miss.</p><p><br></p><p>Eulalia was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Waggoner; son, Douglas Waggoner; grandsons, Jimbo Adams and Jason Edmison; sister, Marjory Compton; brother, Irvan Cretsinger; great-granddaughter, Kandra Adams; along with three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law.</p><p><br></p><p>She is survived by her daughter, Nikki Ethridge and husband Raymond; son, Les Waggoner; daughter-in-law, Dianna Waggoner; grandson, Christopher Donaho and wife Nicole, along with their three sons: Isaac, Ethan, and Daniel; brother-in-law, Bobby Dan; Tristan Adams, Jayce Adams and Ryder Adams, sons of the late Jimbo Adams; granddaughters, Michelle and Penny; great-granddaughter, Olivia; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, including one niece and a great-niece, both who were named after her.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Eulalia’s name can be made to Meals on Wheels and can be left at Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home. Condolences can be made online at meltonkitchens.com</p><p><br></p>
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Ray Tribble
August 14, 2023
I had no idea of Eulalia’s passing and I am so sorry to hear about my other mothers passing… Doug and I were best friends in High School and Eulalia & Doyle helped raised me (tolerated being more like it) as I was always at their home. I can still hear her telling Doug ... Continue Reading
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Leshia Brewster
March 23, 2023
Q: How did you meet Eulalia?

A: I came to know Eulalia “Big” after becoming friends with Nikki. Not only did I gain a life-long friend with Nikki, but I gained an extended family as well that I quickly grew to love as if they were my own, and the...
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Leshia Brewster
March 23, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss Nikki, Les, and family. I was introduced to Eulalia “Big” after becoming friends with Nikki. Not only did I gain a life-long friend with Nikki, but I gained an extended family as well that I quickly grew to love as if they were my own, and t... Continue Reading
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Julie Fore
March 22, 2023
Eulalia and I were connected in many different ways--mostly through my husband knowing her family so well. but the biggest connection was that both husbands were in the trucking business although hauling different commodities. At the same time, both subject to dreaded Ra... Continue Reading
Kathy Flournoy
March 22, 2023
Prayers for her family
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Robin Wolfe
March 21, 2023
Nikki, so sorry to hear about your mom. Love and prayers, Robin Cox Wolfe
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Pamela Mccants
March 21, 2023
Q: How did you meet Eulalia?

A: My parents Bill & Lue Burns were very good friends many years. My dad had passed away, but my mom sister husband & Sandy Jones went to visit them. There are too many memories & precious thoughts from our knowing he...
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Monica Langford Bennett
March 21, 2023
So so sorry Nikki…she will be missed…loved her….saying many prayers for you and the family ❤️🙏❤️🙏
Jimmy-Shannon Hachtel
March 21, 2023
So very sorry Nikki, may God comfort you and the family during this sad time. She was some kind of woman!!! Loved her!!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻🙏🏻
Terri Chris
March 20, 2023
Nikki and family, Les, Kessa and family,
I'll sure miss Aunt Eulalia. Every time I saw her I would get a hug. She always made me feel important and a part of the family even tho Dad was gone. She is one of a kind, a pure soul. My family and I have been Blessed to have ...
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