Gracia Eulene Ragon King

Gracia Eulene Ragon King, 93, of Fort Smith died January 28, 2013 in Perryville, AR. She was born October 4, 1919 in Spadra, AR to Louis Eli and Virgie Mary Hardin Ragon. She attended schools in Spadra and Clarksville. After graduating High School she was accepted into the St. Edwards School of Nursing. Following the death of her father she left school to help her family. In 1941 Gracia married James Arch King of Harmony, AR, son of Dr. Reuben and Jessie Ogden King. Gracia and Arch shared 68 years together before his death in March 2010. Gracia was a long time member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church joining in 1943. A dedicated member, Gracia served her church in many ways including twenty five years as the church pianist, choir member, and teaching an adult women’s Bible class. Gracia will be sorely missed but her spirit lives on within us forever! Gracia was truly respected by all and loved by many. Gracia is survived by her two daughters, Linda Cullen and husband Curtis of Richardson, TX., Kay Hill and husband Harold of Perryville, AR; two sisters, Ouida Collier of The Woodlands, TX and Martha Kields of Memphis, TN; six grandchildren, James and wife Tami Cullen, Jon and wife Keli Cullen, Matt Cullen, Jarod Cato, Brian Hill, and John Hill; and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband James Arch King; brother, James Louis Ragon; and granddaughter, Kari Cato Allen. Funeral service will be Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM in the Grand Avenue Baptist Church. Burial will be at 2:00 PM in Lone Pine Cemetery near Clarksville all under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The family will greet friends at Edwards Funeral Home on Friday evening from 5-7 PM. Memorials may be made to Grand Avenue Baptist Church or the Beyond Measure Building Fund 39th and Grand Fort Smith, AR 72904 or Charity of your choice. To sign an online guestbook visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com