Wilkesboro, Mrs. Martha Emma Wagoner Moncus, age 85, passed away Friday, July 31, 2009 in Avante of Wilkes. Mrs. Moncus was born December 3, 1923 in Surry County to Everette and Etta Gentry Wagoner. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. Mrs. Moncus loved crafts and making place mats and towels. She was a member of East Elkin Baptist Church and was retired from DixieBell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Howard Moncus, four brothers and one sister. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law Lee Moncus and wife Gerry of State Road, daughters and sons-in-law Lou Finney and husband Leo of Jonesville and Linda Mitchell and husband Ricky of Elkin, brother-in-law Glenn Burton of North Wilkesboro, two sisters Nancy Wagoner Johnson of Elkin and Betty Ann Luffman and husband Albert of Elkin, sister-in-law Mae Moncus of State Road. Grandchildren Jan Long and husband Scott, Jeff Finney and wife Benita, Mark Mitchell and special friend Angie, Wendy Hodge and husband Matthew, Billy Shore, two step grandchildren Thomas Pardue and wife Linda and Annette Decelle and husband Eric. Great grandchildren Amber Finney, Bradon Finney, Tara Wooten, Dakota Long, Chase Long, Jessica Wood, Dillon Wood, step great grandchildren Jonna and Celena. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in Elkin Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Rex Walker and Rev. Wesley Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Crestwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Elkin Funeral Service. The family will accept flowers or memorials may be made to Avante of Wilkes Activity Center, 1000 College Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. The family would like to thank the Doctors and staff of Avante of Wilkes for their care. Online condolences may be made at www.elkinfuneralservice.com Elkin Funeral Service is serving the Moncus family.
