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Helen Hester Ragsdale

February 21, 1929 - September 8, 2008
Helen Hester Ragsdale, beloved wife of Franklin G. Ragsdale, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 8, 2008. Helen and Frank worked together for the Lord's work at New Life Baptist Church. For the past 11 years, Helen has put up a valiant and courageous fight with Alzheimer's. Even with the disease, when she forgot everything she never forgot her Jesus. We will miss her but also hold true to the promise that she is at home, where there is no pain. Surviving, in addition to her husband of 60 years, are a daughter, Frankie Loukides of the home; two sons, Samuel P. Ragsdale of Piedmont, James A. Ragsdale and his wife, Karen, of Easley; a sister, Louise Schweiker of Port St. Joe, FL, a brother, Donald Hester of Easley; her precious grandchildren, Kurt Greer of Ocean Isle, NC, Shane Roach of Easley, Pamela Nicole Luker of Simpsonville, Chris Loukides of Pelzer, Shannon Paddie and her husband, Travis, of Powdersville, Todd Ragsdale of Greenville, April Ragsdale and her husband, Vince, of Easley; six beautiful great grandchildren, Autumn Luker of Simpsonville, Kailey Paddie of Powdersville, Katie, Hunter, and Gunter Greer of Ocean Isle, NC, and Zane Ragsdale of Greenville. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Upstate SC Chapter, 301 University Ridge, Suite 5000, Greenville, SC 29601 or Open Arms Hospice, 1836 W. Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 9, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
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Helen Hester Ragsdale, beloved wife of Franklin G. Ragsdale, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 8, 2008. Helen and Frank worked together for the Lord's work at New Life Baptist Church. For the past 11 years, Helen has put up a valiant and courageous fight with Alzheimer's. Even withContinue Reading

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Vicki and Jerry Skinner left a message on March 6, 2015:
I AM A man was regretting the past and fearing the future. Suddenly GOD spoke. â?? My name is I AM.â?A� He waited and GOD spoke again. â?? â??When you live in the past with itâ??s mistakes and regrets, it is hard. I am not there. My name is not I WAS. Whe
Tammy Williams left a message on March 6, 2015:
Shane and Todd, I will be praying for you both because I know what it is like to lose someone. There will be a day that we will see our loved ones again. They are looking down on us and smiling wanting us to know that they are not suffering any more.
Ronnie&Cindy White left a message on March 6, 2015:
Shane & Todd, You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord surround you with his love so, that you know she is in a better place. Sugar Hill Farms.
Lynn Thompson Rackley left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Andy,Sammy and families, sorry to hear of your loss.Treasure your good times and the bad will all pass.Happy moments praise God,difficult moments seek God ,painful moments trust God,and every moment thank God.Bless each of you today and in the day
Jo Lettig left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Karen, Andy and Family, I know Mrs. Ragsdale will be dearly missed but you have to know she will be with you always in your hearts and memories. The sunday dinners and family time will remain special memories for all of you. Her work here on earth
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jeffery Lusk left a message on March 6, 2015:
Sammy, My heart goes out to you on you losing your mother. I never got to meet her and only through you did I know about her. I do know that you had close to the same relationship with your mother that I do with mine and I wouldnâ??t even want to imagi
eddie burgess and family left a message on March 6, 2015:
I to am sorry mrs Ragsdale has passed away. The Burgess family will be much in prayer for Frank and the family. I know a lot of people she touched with her love and kindness. There was a lot of people who joined many different churches due to people just
Donna Blackston left a message on March 6, 2015:
Sammy, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I remember the first time I met her, in the 70's, and she made me feel welcomed in her home. Inever will forget that. Peace be with you and your family. Donna
Danette Williamson left a message on March 6, 2015:
May God Bless And Keep each of you at this time and always!! I hope this poem will bless and comfort you at this time. SHE IS JUST AWAY I cannot say, and I will not say that she is dead - she is just away! With a cheery smile, and a wave of
Betty Barrow left a message on March 6, 2015:
I just want to say to all the family that I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Ragsdale passing but we all know she is in a better place than we are. She will always remain in the hearts of those who loved her, those who knew here and those that never got to kno
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