Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Wanda Ragsdale Obituary
KINGSPORT - Wanda McClure Ragsdale, age 83, of Kingsport, went home to the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 23, 2023. She was a member of Bloomingdale Baptist Church in Kingsport and was a loyal and faithful prayer warrior for her Lord. She was a retiree of Eastman Chemical Company where she worked as a security officer. Most of all she was a loving wife, mother and great aunt to all of her loved ones. She was known for saying "I love you and I always will."
She was preceded in death by her late husband of 67 years, Jack Ragsdale; parents, Clay and Pearl McClure; and special friend, Fred Butterfield.
She is survived by her son, Bruce Ragsdale; daughter, Joyce Skelton (Wes); special cousins, Devota Joyce Gaddy and Patty Morgan; special caregiver, Vondi Harris; and a host of extended family and friends.
The family wishes to express a special thank you to the staff of NHC Healthcare for their love and support for Wanda.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm with Pastor Wade Childress officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cartertrent.com.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home in downtown Kingsport is proudly serving the Ragsdale family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Wanda Ragsdale
Sponsored by Carter-Trent Funeral Homes - Kingsport.
1 Entry
Wilda (Jayne ) Edwards
September 25, 2023
Wanda´s dear and loyal friend at Lynn View HighSchool ,we talked a lot over the years since ,as I had seen her several times out and about ,she was a great person and loved her Lord ,I will miss her
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Wanda Ragsdale's name
Memorial Events
for Wanda Ragsdale
Sep
27
Sep
27
Funeral services provided by:
Carter-Trent Funeral Homes - Kingsport520 Watauga Street PO Box 1129, Kingsport, TN 37660
How to support Wanda's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Wanda Ragsdale's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
