Ann Saunders Ragland

1936 - 2017

Ann Saunders Ragland obituary, 1936-2017

Ann Saunders Ragland

1936 - 2017

BORN

1936

DIED

2017

Ann Ragland Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 16, 2017.
Ann Saunders Ragland, 80, of Quinton, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017. She retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation. Ann also played the organ for various churches, most recently, Varina Episcopal Church and worked at the Williamsburg Antique Mall. She was a member of Four Mile Creek Baptist Church. Ann was happiest when she was quilting or working in the flower beds. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Louise Saunders. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 38 years, Hugh Ragland; children, Robin Gallahan (Roger), Floyd Walls, Sandy Rutledge (John), Jenny Stewart, Beth Dalton (Bill) and Kelly Ragland (Diane); grandchildren, Amy, Stacy, Logan, Cory, Evan and Annie; great-grandchildren, Ali, Haiden and Camden; and brothers, Billy Saunders (Alma) and Benny Saunders (Helen). The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 18, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. A service will take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, at Four Mile Creek Baptist Church, 2950 New Market Rd., Henrico, Va. 23231, with interment to follow in Laurel Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Online condolences may be left at www.nelsencares.com.

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April 24, 2017

Gail Johnson posted to the memorial.

April 19, 2017

nicole malcolm posted to the memorial.

April 18, 2017

Robbie Prezioso posted to the memorial.

Gail Johnson

April 24, 2017

Dear Hugh, I was so sad to hear of the passing of Ann. Please accept my deepest condolences. God Bless you and your family and may she rest in eternal peace. Gail Johnson, (WAM, space B19)

nicole malcolm

April 19, 2017

my prayers are with you ann was such a wonderful lady she will be missed

Robbie Prezioso

April 18, 2017

Ann was a wonderful lady. She always took impeccable care of us at VDOT in Sandston. We loved working with her and are saddened by her passing.

Cathy Berry

April 18, 2017

It was with great sadness to hear that Ann Ragland had passed. Ann was a beautiful lady; it was a joy to get to know her at the Sandston Residency. She will be missed.

Barbara Lampley

April 17, 2017

Hugh, so sorry for the loss of your wife. I really loved both of you. You both are such good people.

Take care, Barbara and Don Lampley

Barbara Lampley

April 17, 2017

Hugh and family, so sorry to hear about Ann's passing. I always loved her and you too. Take care going forward.

Love, Barbara and Don Lampley

Judy and Charles Gienger

April 17, 2017

Hugh and Family, it is with much sorrow that we learned this morning of Ann's passing. Peace...May you find it in the days to come, and in the loving thoughts that are with you now.

Bonnie and Allie Shriver

April 17, 2017

Dear Hugh and Family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Ann was such a lovely lady and will be missed by all who had the great pleasure of knowing her. All of her friends at Williamsburg Antique Mall will miss her sweet presence, but will always remember her so fondly and her many special qualities that endeared her to all of us. Thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Bonnie and Allie Shriver

Sharon Carr

April 17, 2017

Deepest sympathy to Floyd, Amy and Stacy and the entire family. May your fond memories sustain you at this time of sorrow.
Sharon and Kevin Carr

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