Betty Jean Ragsdale (nee: Connelly) age 90, Sunday, April 9, 2023. Beloved mother of Terry (Mary Anne), Timothy (Theresa), Jonathan (Joan), Nathan (Elaine) and the late Gregory Ragsdale; beloved grandma of Rachael (Matthew), Andrew (Amanda), Joshua (Lauren), Amy, Abby and Jacob; great grandma “Gigi” of “AJ” Andrew Jr., Lexi, Keirstin, Noah, Phoebe, Aiden, Airen, Felix and Charlie; dear sister, aunt, cousin and friend.
She worked for St. Louis Public schools as a librarian, and a longtime member of Jewel Baptist Church in south St. Louis.
Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Road Wednesday, April 19, 9am until service at 11:30am. Concludes at funeral home. Meet at Holliday Cemetery in Williamsville, MO for graveside 2pm.
Our deepest condolences to the Ragsdale family. Betty was a pillar of Jewel Baptist Church. She freely shared her talents and opinions, leaving us all a storehouse of good memories to ponder! We loved her so much. From The Baker family: Jim, Vesta, MaRisa, and Alex