Martha Suzanne Ragsdale

Suzanne Ragsdale, 74, died July 2, 2015. She grew up in Memphis and graduated from East High School. She obtained a Batchelor’s degree from Mississippi State College for Women. Suzanne lived a long and joyous life filled with the love of family and friends. She will be remembered for her positive spirit in difficult times, hosting lifelong friends graciously in her home, and loyal support of her church and many community service programs. She retired in 2010 from Trezevant Housing Corporation. She was pre-deceased by parents, Vivien and Wesley Ragsdale, and Houston Evans, brother-in-law. Loving survivors include two sisters, June Evans of Nashville, TN and Mary Todd Green (Gene) of Memphis. She is survived by five nieces and nephews, Martha Nicholson (Charles) of Nashville, Jim Evans (Diann) of Livingston, TN, Bert Evans (Melanie) of Dickson, TN, Linda Hensley (Allan) of Germantown and Susan Dacus (Sheldon) of Germantown, and eight great-nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Sunday, July 5 in Blocker Cemetery in Olive Branch, MS. She requested memorials, in lieu of flowers to: St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 480 S. Highland, 38111, Alzheimer's Day Services, 3154 Hickory Hill St., 38115, MIFA, 910 Vance, 38103, or Trezevant Foundation, 177 N. Highland, 38111. Brantley Funeral Home Olive Branch (662)895-2310