Sudie Bell Waggoner passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. She was 84 years old. Sudie was born on December 12, 1938 to Jeff Franks and Mamie (Lowring) Franks, near Chestnut, Louisiana.

Sudie loved cooking for her family, and they all loved eating what she prepared, especially her dumplings. She enjoyed talking on the telephone to her friends and family and she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Sudie is survived by her son, Steve Waggoner, Sr. (Marie); daughter, Donna Waggoner; grandchildren, Stephanie Holley (Lane), Steve Waggoner, Jr., William Bailey, Daniel Bailey; nephew, Pat Franks; and numerous cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Ray Waggoner, Sr.; son, Robert Ray Waggoner, Jr.; brothers, Buddy Franks and Daygo Franks.

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Pilgrim Home Baptist Church on Morgan Quick Road near Chestnut, Louisiana from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon. The funeral service will begin at 12:00 noon with Bro. Lyndell Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery near the church, under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

Serving the family as pallbearers will be David Dobson, Charlie Pullig, Heath Conley, Jeff Nelson, Craig Waggoner, and Lane Holley. Honorary Pallbears are Dillon Hemperly, Benny Dobson, Kenny Tyler, Terry Chesser and Tommy Robbinette.