Ora Lou Wagner, 91, of Emmaus, died peacefully in her sleep Nov. 20, 2013, surrounded by her children, in her home. She was the wife of the late Billy N. Wagner who died March 17, 2008. Born in Florence, Ala., she was the daughter of the late David and Nellie E. (Jones) Beadle.

She had been an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Emmaus, where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the choir.

She was employed as a secretary in the administrative building for East Penn School District for 20 years, until retiring.

She was a member of the Emmaus Chorale.

She is survived by sons, Billy N. Jr. and his wife Suzanne, of Bethlehem, and John D., of Emmaus; daughter, Theresa J. Dellinger, of Prosperity, S.C.; grandchildren, Jon, Tammy Rigsby, Cody and Lindsey Dellinger; step-grandchildren, Peter Keglovits and Elizabeth Kuczynski; five great-grandchildren. She was the last of nine children.

Contributions may be made to the church, 18049.

Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus.