Mrs. Doris Wagner

Doris Wagner was born on March 25, 1945, in McGehee, Arkansas to Henry Calhoun and Callie (Keyes) Calhoun. She was the youngest girl, 18th child, in the blended family of 20 children. Her parents and 15 siblings preceded her in death. The Calhoun Family moved to Kansas City, KS when Doris was two years old. She was educated in the Kansas City, KS School System and graduated with the Sumner High School Class of 1963. Doris attended Penn Valley Community College where she received her Associate's Degree. She furthered her education at UMKC and after relocating to Memphis, TN, Doris obtained her Bachelors of Science Degree from Crichton College. Doris met Carl Wagner on a blind date in 1962, and they married on June 9, 1963. They became parents of three, Karlene, Keith and Artisha. They have eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, with one additional great-grandchild due in less than a month. Doris accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of 11 and was baptized into the Armourdale Church of God & Christ. At age 13, she joined the Zion Travelers Baptist Church, pastored by her oldest brother, Rev. Preston Calhoun. She later joined Park Avenue Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. Carl Johnson. In 1993, Carl, Doris and Artisha moved to Collierville, TN and became members of New Shelby Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Joe N. Wiley served as pastor. The family returned to Kansas City, MO in 2003 and Doris re-united with Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church under Rev. Gerald Ballew, to be with her mother, Callie Cahoun who lived to the age of 106 and continued to worship until her health failed. Doris has faithfully attended Zion Travelers until her health started to decline. Doris was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for 35½ years. She worked as substitute teacher in the Collierville Tennessee School District and became a Youth Friend Volunteer in the Raytown Missouri School District. Doris participated in American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), and she served with Youth Friends for three years. Survivors include Carl Wagner, dedicated husband of 62 years; children Karlene Wagner-Jackson (Donald); Keith (Yolanda) Wagner; and Artisha Estaitia. Grandchildren include: Ryon Cornelius, Diamond Wagner, Zana (Kenny) Young, Kayline Busby, Danielle Wagner, Shaianne Wagner, Keiland (Alexis Hinson) Wagner, and Tyler Jackson. Great grandchildren include: Ryonia, Malachi, Alyessa, Katelyn, Elena, Aalyia, Jaden, Khai, Kendrick, Ahonest, and Serenity. Surviving siblings include: Minnie Cobbins, James Calhoun, Henry (Debbra) Calhoun Jr., Charles (Gaye) Calhoun, David Wagner, brother-in-law; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Weep not for me because God has truly blessed and kept me through all storms. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Canaan Family Worship Center 5333 E. Bannister Road KCMO 64137. Interment: Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation: 10 – 11:00 a.m. at the Church. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapels. Condolences may be shared on our website lawrenceajones.com

Mrs. Doris Wagner

March 25, 1945 - May 13, 2026