Barbara DeVersa Ragusa, 93, of Humble, Texas entered eternal rest on July 6, 2022. She was born in Beaumont, Texas on November 19, 1928 to parents Camille & Antoinette DeVersa. Barbara graduated from Vidor High School. She met Tony in Beaumont and married on June 9, 1946.
Barbara was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to her family. Quiet zest for life who enjoyed participating in activities associated with her many senior social groups. She was always optimistic with a loving smile. Laughter came so easy to her. Her caring nature and kindness to others nurtured many years of long friendships.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years: Tony Ragusa; daughter: Janet Marie Blue; son in law: Joseph Buchanan. Left to cherish her loving memory, children: Tony Ragusa & wife Sharon, Son-in-law Rodney Blue, Lynda Buchanan, David Ragusa & wife Kathleen; grandchildren: Rhett Blue & wife Raychaelle, Donna Blue & husband Andrew, Daniel Ragusa, Jenny Ragusa, Michael Ragusa, Andrew Buchanan, Alex Buchanan & wife April, Adam Buchanan, Emily Ragusa, Jonathan Ragusa; great grandchildren: Auria, Alyna, Aurora, Ada & Amelia Blue., Jacob Ryan, Vincent, Noah, and James Buchanan; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation for family and friends will begin on Monday, July 11, 2022 from 6pm to 9pm with a rosary at 7pm at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway Houston, Texas 77039. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 527 S. Houston Ave. Humble, Texas 77338 beginning 11am. Interment to follow in Brookside Memorial Park.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com for the Ragusa family.
