Wayco Plemmons Ketner, 98, of Waynesville, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026.

A native of Madison County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Jessie and Hama West Plemmons.

Wayco retired from Buster Brown in Sylva after 25 years of service as an inspector. She found joy in her home, whether refinishing furniture, reading, or filling it with her special foods, especially her homemade rolls. She cherished visits from her special neighbors, but above all, her family was her greatest joy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 80 years, Keith Dale Ketner; infant son, Ronald Keith Ketner; son-in-law, Larry Vaughn; and sisters, Allene (Coleman) Swanger and Myrtle (Billy) Russell.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda (Jule) Evans and twin daughters Jane Vaughn and Jean Smith; brother, Gene (Bobbie Jean) Plemmons; grandchildren, Karen Evans (Terry) Christiansen, Elaine Vaughn (Steven) Burnette, and Kevin (Julie) Smith; great-grandchildren, Evan Christiansen, Dalton Smith, Keith Vaughn, and Peyton Smith; great-great-granddaughter, Salem Christiansen; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial gathering will be held at Wells Funeral Home of Waynesville on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Four Seasons Hospice 211 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC 28792, or online at fourseasonsfdn.org/ways-to-give/give-today

The care of Mrs. Ketner has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Home of Waynesville.