Laura Dell Ragsdale

of Longview, TX

August 23, 1918 - October 9, 2021

Laura Dell (Fenley) Ragsdale, 103, of Longview, Texas formerly of Hartman, Arkansas passed away October 9, 2021, in Longview, Texas with her loved ones by her side. She was born August 23, 1918, in Polk County, Texas, to her parents Drew Fenley and Violett (Christopher) Fenley. Laura was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Longview, Texas and Hartman Baptist Church in Hartman, Arkansas. On August 16, 1936, Laura married Alton Ragsdale, the love of her life and father of her children. During her working years, Laura worked in the Ladies Ready to-Wear department as a Saleslady for JC Penney and Kahn's in Boulder, Colorado.
She is preceded in death by her husband Alton Ragsdale; son William Alton Ragsdale; her parents Drew Fenley and Violett (Christopher) Fenley; four brothers Jack Fenley, Howard Fenley, Drew Fenley, Jr., and Frank Fenley; three sisters Ella Mae Heath, Lila MacDonald, and Nora Moore.
Laura is survived by her sister Virginia Bennette of Conroe, Texas; two daughters Patricia Mullin of Gainesville, Georgia; and Rosalie Coggin of Longview, Texas; four grandchildren Scott (Vinh) Mullin of Mentor, Ohio; James (Kristen) Mullin of Gainesville, Georgia; Laura (Scott) Rectenwald of Longview, Texas; and Elizabeth (Jeff) Womack of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; five great grandchildren Mackenzie Mullin of Gainesville, Georgia; Amanda Mullin of Gainesville, Georgia; Sarah Rectenwald of Longview, Texas; Jack Rectenwald of Longview, Texas; and Henry Bede Womack of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Hartman Cemetery in Hartman, Arkansas with Bro. Bob Powers officiating. Burial will follow at Hartman Cemetery.
Funeral service arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville

Service Information
  Service
Graveside Service
Hartman Cemetery
Cemetery RD
Hartman,  AR 72840
10/16/2021 at 10:00 A.M.

Cemetery/Interment
Hartman Cemetery
Cemetery RD
Hartman, AR 72840
 


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Cox Funeral Home
Rogers & Poplar Streets
Clarksville, AR  72830
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com