Loretta Daggs

Loretta Daggs, 89, of Waldron, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Waldron, Arkansas. She was born on January 29, 1936, to Leonard and Mildred (Wilson) Wagner in Dutch Creek, Arkansas. Loretta was a devoted member of the Waldron First Church of the Nazarene.

Loretta held many clerical positions over the years, eventually retiring from Tyson Foods after many years of dedicated service. She was married to the love of her life, Jim Daggs, for 51 years. Together, they raised six amazing children and played a huge role in the lives of their grandchildren, who lovingly knew her as "Memaw."

Loretta loved hosting large family get-togethers. She also enjoyed playing cards with her Skip-Bo buddies and looked forward to game nights at the Nazarene Church. When she wasn't spending time with family and friends, Loretta enjoyed traveling, flowers, the color red, and found joy in collecting many things, especially Fenton glassware.

Loretta leaves behind to cherish her memory six children: Jason Daggs and wife Wendy of Waldron, Arkansas; Pam Owens and husband Myrtie of Waldron, Arkansas; Terri Benefield and husband Johnny of Wister, Oklahoma; Sherry Hoffman and husband Randy of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; Jimmy Daggs and wife Helen of Stillwater, Oklahoma; and Kenneth Daggs of Waldron, Arkansas.

Loretta will forever remain in the hearts of her twelve grandchildren: Jacob Daggs, Jaren Daggs, Chad Owens, Shane Owens, John Benefield, Justin Benefield, Bambi Jo Benefield, Robin Daggs, Aaron Daggs, Celeste McClennan, Aimee Steamson, and Logan Daggs; as well as fourteen great-grandchildren: Hannah Owens, Drew Owens, Cash Owens, Tate Owens, Lana Thackler, Noah Benefield, Sydney Benefield, Paisley Benefield, Mia Benefield, Jacob Benefield, Lily Cowen, Brooke Cowen, EverRae Daggs, and Nathan Daggs; and a special niece, Tammye Sherrill.

Loretta will be missed by all who knew her and by the many whose lives she touched, including a host of extended family, friends, loved ones, and brothers and sisters in Christ.

Loretta was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Jim Daggs; her parents, Leonard and Mildred Wagner; her sister, June Owens; her brother, Bud Wagner; and her grandson, Jase Daggs.

Loretta's celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Waldron First Church of the Nazarene, with Rev. Wally Beckman and Rev. Jeremy Newlin officiating. Interment will follow at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron. Arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Loretta's pallbearers will be her grandsons: Jacob Daggs, Jaren Daggs, Chad Owens, Shane Owens, Drew Owens, John Benefield, Justin Benefield. Honorary pallbearers will be Hannah Owens, Danny Rhyne, Benny Newberry, Jim Wilmoth, and Noah Benefield.

Loretta's visitation will be Friday, June 13, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas.