Katherine Venita Ragsdale

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Roller-Drummond Funeral Home
10900 I-30
Little Rock, AR  72209
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
5 P.M. - 7 P.M.
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Funeral
Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel
10900 I-30
Little Rock, AR  72209
Thursday, November 3, 2022
11:30 A.M.
Cemetery
Forest Hills Memorial Park
10200 Hwy 5 North
Alexander, AR  72002

Katherine Venita Ragsdale

of Little Rock, AR

November 22, 1937 - October 28, 2022

Katherine Venita Ragsdale, age 84, of Cabot, Arkansas peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 28th, 2022. Katherine was known to most as Venita or Memaw. Venita was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Katherine (Venita) was born to Joe Daniel DeViney and Nona L. DeViney in Scott, Arkansas. She was a long-time resident of Mabelvale and Bryant, Arkansas. She pursued a career in Physical Therapy for many years till she retired. She loved the Lord and dedicated her spare time to her church, by helping with the youth, music and other activities for the church. She enjoyed playing and coaching softball for multiple teams, which led the teams to win several trophies. She loved playing music on her piano, harmonica and guitar and singing hymns.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph D. DeViney and Nona L. (Spikes) DeViney; her brothers, John T. DeViney and wife, Mabel DeViney of Woodbridge, Virginia and Joe D. Deviney of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Her sister, Lucille Newton and husband, Johnny Newton from Hackett, Arkansas. She was survived by a son, Joey R. Ragsdale and his wife, Joy Ragsdale of Ft. Smith, Arkansas and a daughter, Vicki L. Gipson and her husband, James B Gipson of Cabot, Arkansas. She has 6 wonderful grandchildren, Jeanine Coats, Jason Williams and his wife, Faith, Shawn Ragsdale and his wife, Kristina, Jessica Etters and her husband, Bobby, Zachary Ragsdale and his wife, Michelle, Jamie Puryear and her husband, Troy. She has 19 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren. She was extremely fond of her numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209. The service will be held Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Roller-Drummond at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery.

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Jennie Gregory
North Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Venita was a dear person and a valued member of the Rehab Team at St. Vincent. I was her boss, but more importantly, her friend. She loved her family, her church and was sustained by her faith. Prayers for the family as they mourn her loss, but celebrate her life.

Frances Swain
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

To my friend's wonderful family. Venita loved you more than you will ever know. Especially her grandchildren and great great grandchildren. I had the privilege of meeting Venita in 1963 and I can say that she was one of my close and dear friends until she passed. I am so sorry for your loss. Remember she is with her Saviour and is at peace. She has touched all our hearts thru these years. God Bless all of you.

Ray & Sally Brisco
Fort Smith, AR
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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

So sorry for your loss. We pray God will comfort you and supply your needs as only He can. God bless you all.

Love & Prayers
Ray & Sally Brisco

Mr & Mrs Randy Hogan
Conway, AR
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Monday, October 31, 2022

Many years of working by the side of this wonderful lady. She was a blessing to all that knew her. So sorry for the loss, tho she is above looking down on us all.