of Harrison, AR
January 26, 1942 - February 19, 2024
Sylvia Nell (Cole) Ragland passed away on February 19, 2024, in Harrison, Arkansas with family by her side. She was a firm believer in her savior, Jesus Christ, and is enjoying all the benefits of her heavenly home. She was born on January 26, 1942, in St. Joe, Arkansas to Coy Cecil Cole, Sr. and Mary Adelaide (Peterson) Cole.
Many happy stories have been told of her childhood in the St. Joe area and also the Harrison area after they moved to town. Sylvia was a Bellefonte Owl until Valley Springs absorbed the smaller area schools so she graduated in 1959 a proud Valley Springs Tiger. She did play basketball for her future husband, but he had to take her out of play because she kept flirting with the boys in the stands.
She married Sidney Ragland shortly after graduation and they began a journey to gymnasiums across northern Arkansas where they made so many happy memories and made lifelong friends. Their union was blessed with three children, Cynthia Renee Ragland, Sidney Kyle Ragland, and Cheryl Joel Ragland. She loved her family unconditionally and protected them fiercely. Their children gave them five grandchildren, Sara Renee Borland who married Russell Borland, Mary Elizabeth ''Liz'' Cone who married Brandon Cone, Shelby Love Gregory who married Tony Gregory, Kayla Alexandra Ragland and Zachary Cole Ragland. And one great-grandson, Caydin James Cone.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Coy Cecil Cole, Jr., or Buddy, as he was known and her husband. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandson, her sister, Mary Louise Cole Stonecipher; plus nieces and nephews. We will all miss her so much.
Her earthy remains will be cremated and the burial will take place on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 2:00 pm, in Maplewood Cemetery.
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BeeJay Haven
Friday, March 15, 2024
I loved Sylvia. She was so kind to me for all the many years since she came into my life. We had some great conversations over the years and she was such an encouraging soul. We laughed over all the crazy that happened in life and we cried through the pain.
Carolyn ( Ramsey) Christian
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
So sorry for your loss.
Bethany Burnham
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of Ms Sylivas passing. She was a great friend.
Judy McElroy
Monday, February 26, 2024
Renee, Sara, Liz and families, so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers. Judy
Connie Middleton
Monday, February 26, 2024
Sorry, I have no clue as to where the came from
Tammie Klutts
Monday, February 26, 2024
So very sorry for your loss.
Rita Waters
Monday, February 26, 2024
A beautiful classmate that contributed so much to the class of '59. She was indeed loved by all privileged to know her.
Rita Honeycutt Waters
Connie Middleton
Sunday, February 25, 2024
So sorry for your loss…
Nicole Payne
Friday, February 23, 2024
Sending prayers for all who loved and will miss her.
Ann Sanders
Friday, February 23, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort to for all the family.
Carrie
Thursday, February 22, 2024
She will be greatly missed.
Theresa M Cowles Wyatt
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Renee and family, So very sorry for your loss. Sylvia was a very sweet lady. Prayers for your comfort and peace at this very difficult time.
Jeff Stonecipher
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Marilyn Jarrett
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Sylvia married a classmate of mine and I worked with Buddy. Have known her since witnessed her baptism at the old Christian church on Stephenson. She was always. A joy to talk with. She will be missed .
Rhonda Guynn
Thursday, February 22, 2024
I worked with Sylvia for a few years at Levis and when I was pregnant we were talking about baby names and she liked Chauncey but Sid said no and I really liked that name also but my husband said no so we named our son Kyle after Sylvia's son.
Thelma and Neil Earnhart
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Renee aunt sylvia was well loved by mom mom(Johnnie Mae) used to talk about her and uncle Sid alot.
we are here if you need anything
Bill Thompson
Thursday, February 22, 2024
You will be missed by all that loved you
Larry Milum
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Lida Adkins Criner
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
I’m sorry the world has lost a good person. We were best friends for many years. It is indeed a great loss, but it is only temporary. Sylvia will long be remembered for so many wonderful memories and the joy she brought others.
Diana Rice
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
She was an awesome sister in law. Always called me Lady Di.
A huge loss..... many prayers, and so much love to all of you.
Judy White
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Dear Family, Sylvia was such a bright light in our community and in athletics! I enjoyed sitting with her and sharing times together in the gym and at track meets. I've enjoyed her posts on social media. We have lost a beautiful lady but she has gained her heavenly home. Love to all of you.
Deanna DiBartolomeo
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
So sad to hear of Sylvia’s passing. We graduated together. I hadn’t seen her in years.