Sarah Elizabeth Hagler, 94, Betha-ny, Mo. passed away Tuesday, Janu-ary 29, 2019 at a Bethany, Missouri nursing home. She was born on October 3, 1924 the daughter of Lemuel George and Susie Basha (Clark) Vance, one of five daughters: Georgia, Wilda, Eugh Vaughn, and Lavene, all deceased. Elizabeth attended 8-year schools at Bodam with 5 different teachers. She then attended New Hampton High School, graduating in 1942. That year she met Clarence Hagler and they fell in love. In February of 1943, Clarence was inducted into World War II. Eliz-abeth waited for his return home in December, 1945 and they were mar-ried December 24, 1945 in Bethany, Mo. The following year, he started farming and continued until his death, February 5, 2003. They were blessed with four chil-dren: Rebecca Sue, Rolanda Lou, Rex Lynn and Roxanne. Elizabeth was a stay at home mother, helping Clarence on the farm and caring for their chil-dren whom she loved dearly. She al-ways had a garden and did lots of can-ning. She joined Matkins Methodist Church at a young age and was bap-tized in her father’s pond by Revernd H.G. Bloomfied. She was a member of Ladies VFW Auxiliary and Mitchel-ville Church Ladies Society. She leaves in her passing her four children, Rebecca Sue (Rob) Casady, Rolanda Lou (Ron) Ramey, Rex Lynn (Jan) Hagler, Roxanne (Mike) Nible; 8 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; seven step-great grandchildren; two step great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews and brother-in-law, Max Hefley. Funeral services were February 2, at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, Mo. Burial in Coffey Cemetery, Coffey, Mo Memorials may be made to the Do-nor’s Choice in Care of Roberson Fu-neral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, Mo. 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com