of Jonesboro, AR
October 22, 1939 - June 20, 2025
Marcella Ann (Lawson) Ransone, 85, of Jonesboro passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born on October 22, 1939 in Jonesboro to Jeff and Gladys (Gibson) Lawson. Marcella was raised on a cotton farm west of Jonesboro and attended a one room school, Casey Springs School, until 6th grade. She then attended Jonesboro schools until she graduated from JHS in 1958. She married the love of her life, Dale Ransone, in June of 1958, and they were married for 51 years until his death in 2009. She was employed at Southwestern Bell Telephone until retiring from there in December 1991. After retirement from SWBT, she worked part time for Hallmark for 11 years as a merchandiser. She was a lifetime member of the ATT Pioneers, a volunteer network. Marcella enjoyed reading, cooking for her family for Sunday lunch, playing cards with friends, sewing, crocheting and she had a great love for her dogs and cats. She was a St. Louis Cardinals and Razorback fan. Her greatest accomplishments were becoming a Christian, serving God as a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church and her two sons, Randy and Jeff; her grandchildren, Kassie and Jackson and her great granddaughter, Layla.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dale Ransone; parents, Jeff and Gladys Lawson and sister-in-law, Martha Lawson.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Randy Ransone and Jeff (Mary) Ransone; granddaughter, Kassie (Joey) Evans; grandson, Jackson Ransone; great granddaughter, Layla Evans; brother, James Lawson; nephew, Jamie Lawson all of Jonesboro and many cousins, sisters-in-law and friends.
Funeral service will be Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home (1900 W. Washington, Jonesboro) with Keith Baker officiating. Burial will follow at McDaniel Cemetery in Jonesboro.
Visitation will precede the service beginning at 1pm.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Galen Ransone, Norman Ransone, Jackson Ransone, David Bailey, Kenny Broadway, Stacy Broadway and Phil Brown.
Honorary pallbearers are her Walnut Street Baptist Church Sunday School class, Phillip and Angie Newcomb, Jim Ellis and Zach Corter.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Walnut Street Baptist Church Forward Fund (1910 Scenic Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401) or to McDaniel Cemetery Fund (C/O Sharon Ransone, 230 CR 415, Jonesboro, AR 72404).
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18709323531.
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16 Condolence(s)
Emilie Statler
Monday, June 23, 2025
Just so saddened to read Marcella 's obituary today. We saw each other other in Dillard's and had our pictures taken together. What a kind thoughtful lady she was. We are distant cousins. I shall miss her so much. Prayers for her family.
Sharon A Rouse
Monday, June 23, 2025
Prayers and condolences to Marcella's family. She was a special lady. When I joined the Sunday School Class she was in, she was so friendly and loving to me. We will all miss seeing her there.
Sherry Harvey
Sunday, June 22, 2025
I just heard about Marcella & to the & dear friends, you are all in my thoughts & prayers. Sherry
Eddie and Virginia Emmons
Sunday, June 22, 2025
We were so sorry to hear about Marcella. We will miss her at church. We will be praying for you all.
Maxine Stephens
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Marcella was one of my dearest friends we met when we were in Junior High.
Randy, Jeff and family I am so sorry to hear about your Mother my love and prayers are with each of you.
Love you
Maxine (McDANIEL) Stephens
Bobby & Pat Whitlow
Sunday, June 22, 2025
May she rest in peace.
Randy Romeo
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Lots of memories, wonderful lady.
Peggy McBeath
Saturday, June 21, 2025
My condolences to Marcella's family and friends. My sister, Sharon Ransone, always spoke highly of Dale and Marcella. I am sorry for your loss.
Jeb
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Jeff, I am sorry for your loss. There's a hole that cannot be filled. My thoughts are with you and your family.
With great respect and affection
Jeb
Lisa Strickland
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Jeff,
We are so sorry to hear about your mom
Gary & Lisa Strickland
Cindy Hinson
Saturday, June 21, 2025
My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends. Marcella will truly be missed.
Shirley Gambill
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Marcella and I have been friends for years. She was such a sweet and loving person who I am going to miss so much especially in our Sunday School class. She loved her sons and their families so much and loved to talk about them. I know she will be missed dearly by all that knew her and loved her. Praying for Jeff, Randy and all her family in the days ahead.
Carla konecny
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Pat Watkins and Jeri Ann Steinegger
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Going to miss Marcella so much. She was a wonderful sister in law and aunt. So many many Good memories.
Beverly Davis
Saturday, June 21, 2025
May you find comfort in the many memories she gave you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Carolyn Scallions
Saturday, June 21, 2025
As her second cousin, getting the news about Marcella's passing, was indeed a shock. We often texted to each other. She will be missed!! Condolences to her family. 😢😢