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Karen Ragan Obituary
Mrs. Ragan was born in Clarkesville, and was the daughter of the late Kary Clifford Cox and Louise Sims Cox of Sautee, Georgia. Mrs. Ragan was a homemaker and a member of Foundation Church of Jackson County (Formerly Center Grove Baptist Church) and a Certified First Responder. Mrs. Ragan had a servant's heart that she abundantly shared within her community and loved spending memorable time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her father, Mrs. Ragan is preceded by her father in law, Lester Monroe Ragan. Survivors, in addition to her mother, are her husband of 51 years, Randy Ragan of Maysville; daughters, Melinda Ragan Barnes (Mike) of Maysville, and Carey Ragan Elliott (Richie) of Talmo; grandchildren, Trae Elliott, Silas Elliott, Jacob Barnes, Callie Barnes and Andrew Barnes; brother, Clifford Cox (Janet) of Sautee; three sisters, Doris Brown (Carlton) of Manassas, Virginia, Connie Martin (Jimmy) of Gainesville, and Catherine Church (Brian) of Cleveland; mother-in-law, Joann Ragan of Maysville; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were Nov. 2, 2025, at the Foundation Church of Jackson County. Reverend Storey Tate and Reverend Matt McCoy officiated, with the burial following in the Church Cemetery. The body lied in state in the Church prior to the service. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers were Ricky Sanders, Mark Adams, Luke McCoy, Burt Sanders, Daniel Brown, David (Dee) Chambers, Corban Sizemore, and Cameron Sizemore. Honorary pallbearers were Trae Elliott, Silas Elliott, Jacob Barnes, Callie Barnes, Andrew Barnes, Matt Adams, and Marty Adams. The family received friends Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Mrs. Karen Cox Ragan, to Center Grove Cemetery Fund, 4171 Plainview Road, Maysville, Georgia 30558, or to the Ronald McDonald House at www.ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
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Eugena Stockton
November 3, 2025
Prayers for your family, sorry for your loss. Eugena Stockton
Elizabeth Cox Holland
October 28, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Karen and I were always close growing up. I know she´s rejoicing in Heaven with our Lord and Savior . Love you all
Cheryl Cowart Mize
October 27, 2025
Randy and all family, I am so very sorry for your loss of Karen. She was always so very sweet and kind. You and all your family are in my Prayers and thoughts. May God comfort you all in his ever loving arms
In God's Love,
Cheryl Mize
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