Dr. Charlene Seely Ragsdale Chess

February 15, 1934 - September 11, 2024 (90 years old)

Cat Spring, Texas

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Dr. Charlene Seely Ragsdale Chess

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February 15, 1934 - September 11, 2024 (90 years old)

Cat Spring, Texas

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Charlene Seely Ragsdale Chess Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-09-21T15:00:00
End: 2024-09-21T16:00:00
Location: First United Methodist Church

In loving memory of Charlene Seely Ragsdale Chess of Cat Spring, Texas, born in Odonnell, Texas, who departed this world on September 11, 2024 at the age of 90. Charlene Seely Ragsdale leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charlene Seely Ragsdale Chess to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Bill Seely and Eva Mayfield Seely; and her grandson James Ross Ragsdale. She is survived by: her husband Ronald Chess, Sr.; and her children, Cheryl Ragsdale Fickey (James), Cathy Ragsdale Chitwood, James Ragsdale, Ron Chess, Jr. (Sherry) and Amy Hebert (John). She is also survived by eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members and dear friends.

Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to either The Alzheimer's Association, Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter, 6055 South Loop East, Houston, Texas 77087-1005 or to Amedisys Hospice, 226 South Live Oak Street, Bellville, Texas 77418.

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September 18, 2024

Joan Chess-Carter & Steve Carter lit a candle

September 18, 2024

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“Your love for each other always inspired and guided us in life. Love always your little sister and little brother.”

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Sep 21

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First United Methodist Church
200 Atchison St, Sealy, TX 77474

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Sep 21

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First United Methodist Church
200 Atchison St, Sealy, TX 77474

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Sep 21

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Cat Spring Cemetery
7552 Cat Spring Cemetery Rd, Bellville, TX 77418

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