LaWanda Jean Ragsdale

LaWanda Jean Ragsdale, 85, of Beaumont, died Monday, September 7, 2020. She was born on September 3, 1935 to Birtus Bethard Walker and Joseph Vernon Walker in Lufkin, Texas.

Survivors include her sons, Joseph Keith Ragsdale and his wife, Jewell and James Ragsdale and his wife, Debbie; and daughter, Rhonda Storey and her husband, Mark, all of Beaumont; grandchildren, Dustin Ragsdale; Britt Thomas and her husband, Prince; Kirstin Wilson and her husband, Derek; Brayden Ragsdale; Caleb Ragsdale; Kealy Cochran and her husband, Justin; Brandon Storey; and Bryce Storey; and great-grandchildren, Rhett Wilson, Aubrey Wilson, and Addison Ragsdale.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ragsdale; parents, Joseph and Birtus Walker; and her seven sisters and three brothers.

A gathering of Mrs. Ragsdale’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 11, 2020 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Broussard’s followed by her interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner’s Hospital, 815 Market Street, Galveston, Texas 77550.

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