Melissa Jean Ragsdale Obituary
The memory of Melissa Jean Ragsdale of Martinsville, Illinois, born in Effingham, Illinois, who passed away on August 9, 2024 at the age of 54, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melissa Jean Ragsdale to pay them a last tribute.
As Melissa departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Melissa. Though Melissa may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her stepfather Donald Cox; and the father of her children Michael Wesley Ragsdale. She is survived by: her mother Marilyn Jeanette Goldman (Schafer) of Casey, IL; her children, Nathan Lampley of Martinsville, IL, Austin Ragsdale (Haley) of Casey, IL, Myra Ragsdale (Kevin) of Mattoon, IL, Jared Ragsdale of Casey, IL and Jenna Ragsdale of Casey, IL; her granddaughter Harper Ragsdale of Casey, IL; her brother Jason Cox of Casey, IL; and her pet Echo. She is also survived by her neighbors, friends.
Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Markwell Funeral Home, PO Box 175, Casey, IL 62420.
