Mary Christine Staggs

Mary Christine Thrasher Staggs was born July 10, 1937 in Wayne County, TN the daughter of the late Elias P. and Bessie Viola Berry Thrasher. She was united in marriage to Edward Allen Staggs on July 1993. Christine was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Collinwood, TN. In her spare time, Christine enjoyed spending time with her dogs, gardening, and shopping. Christine departed this life on June 28, 2023 in Nashville,  at the age of 85 years, 11 months, and 18 days.

She is survived by husband of 30 years, Edward Allen Staggs of Collinwood, TN; a daughter, Shirley Haddock of Collinwood, TN; a sister, Wanda Vallejo of Muscle Shoals, AL; grandchildren, Brad Haddock, Michael Risner, and Keysha Scott; great grandchildren, Easton, Azurae, Will, Issac, Ty, and Jacoby; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Christine was preceded in death by daughters, Kathryn Jones, Judy French, and Rebecca Guerro; a son, David Jones sisters, Iva Dean and Sue; brothers, Glenn, Roy, Jackie, Leon; and grandson, Brandon Whidden.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Sunday, July 2, 2023 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm service time at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Collinwood, TN.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Collinwood, TN with Tim Hanback officiating. Burial will follow in McGlamery Cemetery in Collinwood, TN with Shackelford Funeral Directors assisting the family.