of Paris, AR

August 7, 1910 - January 17, 2013

Clara Guthrie Ragsdale, 102, of Paris, Arkansas passed away January 17, 2013 in Paris. Clara was born on Norris Town Mountain near Russellville, Arkansas on August 7, 1910 to Ed and Ethel (Hamilton) Guthrie, the oldest of six children. She graduated from Russellville High School and taught school in Newton County, Arkansas. Clara married Jess Ragsdale on May 19, 1934. He died in March 6, 1986.

During WWII she worked for Douglas Aircraft Factory in California. After returning to Paris, she was very active in the First Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School classes for many years. Clara was Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star and also served as Secretary for many years.

Clara was preceded in death by her husband, mother, father and sisters: Ruth Wright, Rebecca Bethel and Reba Lile and brothers: James Harold Guthrie and Eldon Guthrie.

She is survived by her son, Joe Edward Ragsdale and wife Ann of Vancouver, WA; three grandchildren; Keith Ragsdale and wife Marnie of Tigard, OR, Scott Ragsdale and wife Brenda of Charlestown, IN and Cathy Leffel and husband Chris of Roseville, CA; seven great-grandchildren, Jesse and Zachary Ragsdale, Emily, Jennifer and Kimberly Ragsdale, Morgan and Kelli Leffel and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 4-6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2013, at Roller Funeral Home Chapel, Paris.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 21, 2013 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel, Paris. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 21, 2013 at the Garden of the Open Bible, Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville, Arkansas under the direction of Roller Funeral Home, Paris.

Pallbearers will be Zane Lile, Harold Lile, Dale Lile, Bob Sparks, Jeff Sparks and Jerry Whorton.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Jones, Clayton Cooper and Bobby Timmons.

Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com