Norma Jean Donelson Ragar Smyser's obituary , Passed away on October 7, 2023 in Palmyra, Missouri

Norma Jean Donelson Ragar Smyser

January 20, 1936 - October 7, 2023 (87 years old)

Palmyra, Missouri

Norma Jean Donelson Ragar Smyser's obituary , Passed away on October 7, 2023 in Palmyra, Missouri

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lewis Bros Funeral Chapel

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Norma Jean Donelson Ragar Smyser

January 20, 1936 - October 7, 2023 (87 years old)

Palmyra, Missouri

Norma Jean Donelson Ragar Smyser Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Norma Jean Donelson Ragar Smyser of Palmyra, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 87, on October 7, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Norma Jean Donelson Ragar Smyser to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Donelson and Goldie Donelson; her former husband Melvin Ragar; her grandson Nicholas Smyser; and her great grandchild Erik Bowman.

She is survived by: her husband Randy Smyser; her children, Terrie Buckwalter (David) of Palmyra, Mark Ragar (Sherri) of Palmyra, Marty Smyser (Mary) of Palmyra, Kevin Smyser (Kelly) of Palmyra and Kyle Smyser (Teresa) of Palmyra; her siblings, Harlo Donelson of Memphis, MO and Sally Bird of Crystal Lake, IL; her grandchildren, Alan Buckwalter (Sahrene), Lucas Buckwalter (Amy), Jacob Buckwalter (Nicki), Jessica Wolter (Chris), Mark Wyatt Ragar (Korrie), Bethany Armentrout (Dalton), Jordan Bowman (Jason), Madison Keller (Bazil), Marty Joe Smyser II (Sabrina), Rachel Luckett (Steven), Matthew Smyser (Caitlin), Morgan Hopper (Dustin), Makenzie Manus (Steven), Joshua Wendt (Lauren), Lindsay Lieurance (Aaron), Alex Smyser (Jazzmen Tournear) and Sidney Smyser (Shane Williams); her great grandchildren, Abigail Buckwalter, Ada Buckwalter, Blake Buckwalter, Drew Buckwalter, Hallie Buckwalter, Crew Buckwalter, Leo Wolter, Patre Ragar, Maxwell Ragar, Parker Ragar, Charlie Ragar, Andi Ragar, Hattie Armentrout, Hayes Armentrout, Harlow Armentrout, Marty Joe Smyser III, Abram Smyser, Lola Smyser, Josiah Smyser, Aubriana Luckett, Sophia Luckett, Madilyn Luckett, Mathias Luckett, Emma Luckett, Kenlie Manus, Maisie Manus, Bennett Hopper, Collins Smyser, Alaina Wendt, Mason Wendt, Waylon Lieurance and Baby Lieurance; and also Marty Joe Smyser II.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, Palmyra MO.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lewis Bros Funeral Chapel



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Oct 11

Visitation

Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel
424 S Main St, Palmyra, MO 63461

Thu

Oct 12

Funeral service

Palmyra Presbyterian Church West

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