of Benton, AR
January 19, 1930 - April 8, 2011
Vivian Ragan, age 80, of Benton went to be with the Lord Friday, April 8, 2011. She retired after thirty-two years of dedicated service with The Department of Human Services. Her greatest love was for her family and home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents husband, Ross Ragan, and several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by eleven children, Jimmy Ragan, Carolyn Ragan, Jerry (Barbara) Ragan, Pauline Ragan, Royce (Patti) Ragan of North Carolina, Virginia Ann Robinson, Kenneth Ragan, Lee Roy Ragan, Brenda (James) Reed of Tennessee, Chris Ragan, and Janet (Tommy) Ramsey; thirty-four grandchildren, Rosanna, Karen, Kevin, Jamie Shara, Jammie, Donna, Allen, Leslie, Angie, Ricky, Tonya, Trianna, April, Bobby, Nicholas, Amber, Kayla, Alex, Brittany, Josh, McKinzy, Brandon, Renee, Randy, Lindsey, Kelly, Kim, Dillon, Dustin, Vanessa, Latasha, Amanda, and Vivian; one hundred twenty-six great-grandchildren, and nine great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 11, 2011 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047) with Rev. Roy Willis officiating. Interment will follow at McPherson Cemetery in Benton.
To chris and Pauline, i am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I got this notification really late, that is why i am writing so late. My heart goes out to the entire family. Hold her memory in your hearts forever, where she will stay with you .
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Ragan family.
Sending all our prayers to ya'll - Sorry I couldn't attend services - She was a wonderful grandma to Dillon and Accepted Kassidi as hers also - I have much love and respect for her and now I hope she is at peace......
MOM you will be greatly missed, and loved by Randy, Renee and Lindsey.
Love You, Brenda
i love you grandma. i miss you.
Our prayers to the family
I am saddened to hear of your loss. I know the loss of this small woman of stature will leave a huge hole in your hearts. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God will give you comfort in the long days ahead. God Bless you all. Caroline Peach
The family is in our prayers.