Mrs. Anna Corine Ragland

Anna Corine Ragland was born July 2, 1927, in Pontotoc, Mississippi. She was the third often children born to Dale and Darthula Rogers. Her parents instilled the love of God, care of family, the importance of being good neighbors, and hard work. On August 18, 1945, she married Tommie W. Ragland. This union was blessed with seven children who were taught the same values instilled in her. She was unwavering in teaching her children in believing in Jesus Christ. Those lessons followed her from Mississippi to Tennessee. She lived in this Mound City community for 64 years. There were two constants at our house-getting an education and attending church. She was a founding member of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where she worshiped on a regular basis. During that time, she served as a Youth Advisor, a member of the Felix Jarmon Circle Missionary Society, and a member of the Mother's Board. Through the years, she continued to strengthen her faith and knowledge of the word by attending Sunday school and mid-week Bible study. Her mission as a Christian was to become stronger in the faith, lift up the name of Jesus, and attempt to leave the same legacy to her children that her parents left. Her love for family was evident in her life. She worked as a housekeeper, at a nursing home and finally at the Jackson General Hospital for twenty-five years in the department of Physical Therapy. These jobs allowed her to meet and learn from many people. They also presented a platform to encourage and spread the message of hope to patients and other workers at the hospital. This wonderful person of faith and humility left us in silence on Sunday, April 29, 2012. She was preceded in death by Tommie Ragland, her husband, son Kenneth Ragland, and three brothers and one sister (Leonard, Hurbert, Cecil Rogers and Wilma Cummings,). Anna Corine Ragland leaves to cherish her memory: son, Thomas (Pam); daughters Cecelia Thomas, Maybelline (Charles) Robinson; Geraldine (William) Terrell; Shirley (Jerry) White; and Debra (Michael) Bowers. One brother, Alvin Rogers and four sisters- Ida (Willie) Chapman, Sarah Farrington, Verlene Reed, and Mary Martin. Grandchildren: Micah Jefferies, William Terrell, Jr, Adrienne Roberts, Kwanza Bond, Angela Jones, Pamela Bowers, Kelvin Bowers, Jeremy Ragland, and Brian Thomas. Great grandchildren: Brittany, Devan, Morgan, Charleston, Dalun, Kelsie, Labria, Mikala, Nevaeh,Terry, Joshua II and many other loving relatives and special friends.

Mrs. Anna Corine Ragland

July 2, 1927 - April 29, 2012