Jonada Ann Ragsdale

Jonada Ann Ragsdale obituary, Russellville, AR

Jonada Ann Ragsdale

Jonada Ragsdale Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 8, 2015.
Jonada Ann Ragsdale, 86, of Russellville, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015, at her home. She was born July 16, 1929, in Booneville, to Irl and Hazel Wann Kelley. She was a graduate of Booneville High School and Arkansas Tech University, and was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Ragsdale, in 1995, her father in 1981, and her mother in 2012. Survivors include two daughters, Teresa Ragsdale of Sausalito, California, and Tina Ragsdale of New York, New York; two sisters, Earlene Kelley and Pat Barker, both of Sherwood; and three nieces. A private graveside service was in Oakland Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. Don Erwin and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Memorials may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, 400 West Main Street, Russellville, Arkansas 72801; or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-1905; or Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, Arkansas 72802.

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Tina Ragsdale

February 18, 2018

Love you, Mom

Tina Ragsdale

September 5, 2017

Mom- can't believe it's been two years. I hope you are at peace and surrounded by love.

Tina Ragsdale

May 8, 2016

Happy Mother's Day, Mom.

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