Loretta Hagar

Loretta Hagar obituary, Ranger, TX

Loretta Hagar

Loretta Hagar Obituary

Visit the Edwards Funeral Home - Ranger website to view the full obituary.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Loretta Hagar, who left this world peacefully on May 26, 2025, at the age of 81 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born on July 21, 1943, in Ft. Worth, Texas, and spent her life enriching the lives of those around her with her vibrant spirit and loving nature.

Loretta was a proud accountant who dedicated her career to the financial industry, showcasing her incredible work ethic and attention to detail. Beyond her professional life, Loretta was known for her many passions. She had a creative side that shone through in her love for making beautiful porcelain dolls. She also enjoyed traveling, often sharing exciting stories from her adventures, and was a regular at Winstar Casino with her sister Carolyn, where they created countless cherished memories together.

In her downtime, Loretta loved indulging in her favorite cop shows and shopping for great finds. However, nothing brought her more joy than being surrounded by her family, especially during the holidays. She will be remembered for the warmth and laughter she brought into every gathering.

Loretta is survived by her loving children - Paula Simpkins and husband, Thomas, Angela Gillihan and husband, Adam and Clayton Smith; step children, Carla, Jimmie and Jana -who will carry her memory forward. She was a cherished sister to Carolyn Wylie and a proud grandmother to Samantha Petrigni, Derrick Simpkins, Corey Smith, Jeremy Simpkins, Rebecca Gruver, Travis Gruver, Catherine Simpkins, Ashley Gillihan and Kaylle Gillihan. She was also a doting great-grandmother to nine great-grand-children.

Graveside Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger with Ronny Guess and Glenn Wylie officiating. A visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until 12:45 p.m. prior to the service at Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger.

Loretta was preceded in death by: her husband, Jimmie Hagar, parents, Benjamin Manasco and Opal White, brother, William Manasco, and sister, Sharon Price-Potts.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Edwards Funeral Home - Ranger

211 Pine Street, Ranger, TX 76470

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