Lou Ellen Hammer Cagle
March 6, 1955 ~ February 16, 2022
Lou Ellen Hammer Cagle, age 66, of Cameron, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Born March 6, 1955, Lou Ellen was the daughter of the late William Guy and Vera Ellen Brown Hammer. She married the love of her life, Johnny “Tater” Ray Cagle in 1974 and was gifted with 41 years together. She deeply loved her husband and had missed him greatly since his passing in December 2015.
Tater loved the outdoors and Lou Ellen did as well, she loved the camping experience, in her camper, at the lake or near the beach. She was all about “glamping”, before it was a thing. She also enjoyed boating out on the lake, spending time with her family. She was always quick to suggest, “Let’s go shopping!” with that infectious smile and twinkle in her eye, she loved her family, grandchildren, and friends with enthusiasm and joy. She adored taking care of her granddaughter and grandson, treasuring those moments with them as a grandmother does. She was always on time and the last to leave a gathering, her stories and laughter keeping her close to family and friends.
She is predeceased by her husband, Johnny “Tater” Ray Cagle, December 2015, and her brother Cecil Hammer, December 2021.
She is survived by her son, Jeremy Shane Cagle and his wife Audrey and their two children, Amelia and Gavin, of Carthage; also survived by her brother, Darrell Hammer & wife, Gaylon of Robbins, and three nieces, Rhonda Hussey, April Vest and Cassie Hammer, both of Robbins, NC; she will be missed dearly by many friends and relatives.
Friends are invited to the visitation, Saturday, February 19, 2022, from 12-2pm at Fry and Prickett Funeral Home, Carthage. A Funeral Ceremony will follow at 2pm, officiated by Pastor Joey Greene.
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home is serving the Cagle family.
Online condolences may be left at www.pinesfunerals.com
So sorry to hear of Lou’s death, she is finally with Tater now, I can just hear him!! They were good friends and will be missed. Keep the good memories and your Faith in God during this time.
Lou and Tater were old friends, that I enjoyed so much. It is hard to believe they are gone. They were two love birds that should have always been together. They were the best people on earth, true friends for sure. I am so saddened by Lou’s passing. Sending love and hugs to Jeremy and all the family.
Lou and her husband Tater were great friends of not only me but also my brothers and parents. Way back when my family used to drag race and Lou, Tater and then little Jeremy were truly part of our team. We had great times, they were hard working but fun folks. Finer, genuine good people you could not find anywhere. I look at her passing this earth allows her back into Tater’s arms and their love story can resume for all eternity.
Lou an tater were my sister an brother inlaw an I sure miss them both I just seen Lou not to long ago she told me she was doing good I just can’t believe your gone ima miss you an our talks we had you will be loved an missed always may you R.I.P ❤💔😪
Prayers for her family!!
Lou was one of our neighbors where I grew up in the Pleasant Grove area of Bennett one Sunday in 1971 when I was 9 Years old I fell off my pony and broke my leg. I was at my grandmother Cox’s house and she never knew how to drive. My grandmother picked up the party line phone and said can anyone in this neighborhood get someone to drive me to the hospital. Lou’s grandma Ida said I’ll find you some help.
Lou and her cousin Amy Cox showed up in Amy’s new Pontiac FireBird car. Amy drove us while Lou sat in the backseat with me. I remember how she tried to her best to tell me it was going to be alright even though we could see the bone poking out of my leg. I remember her wiping my face with kleenex trying to comfort me. In those days you had to depend on each other because there was no 911 I always wondered where she moved to. Thank God she and Amy were home that terrible Sunday when grandma and I really needed help. Best I can remember Lou had just turned 16 a month before that awful day in April.
sorry for your loss
Steve and I thought a lot of Lou. I will miss her and our talks when we go to Myrtle Beach. Prayers of comfort to all her family and friends.
We never met but Lou Ellen was my 2nd Cousin twice removed.
May she be at rest with her husband.
Thoughts and prayers are the family. I grew up with Lou.
Love,
Pat Clark & family
Psalms 116:15