Polly Ragan

Audrey Pauline “Polly” Pinson Ragan, age 95, of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away on May 19, 2026. Polly was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness, strength, and love for her family touched countless lives.

Polly was a proud graduate of Gadsden High School, Class of 1948, and later continued her education at Jacksonville State University. She spent many years working in the banking industry, most recently with Regions Bank, before finding her true work home as a legal secretary with Inzer, Haney, McWhorter & Haney Law Firm, where she faithfully served for over 19 years prior to her retirement.

She enjoyed traveling, reading, working puzzles, and most of all spending time with her cherished family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Polly also dearly loved her fur babies and brought warmth and kindness to everyone she met.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Rip” Ragan; her parents, Paul and Lena Pinson; brother, Charles Pinson; granddaughter, Taylor Ragan; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Pinson, Rene Pinson, Pat Coin, and Edith (Bob) Ingram; and son-in-law, John McClain.

Polly is survived by her daughters, Nancy McClain and Susan Stierwalt; sons, Bob Ragan and Jim Ragan; grandchildren, Stephanie (Kaleigh) Ragan, Matthew McClain, Lauren McClain, Scott Stierwalt (Kaytie Keck), Kate Whalen, Kamey Ragan, and Kourtney Ragan; great-grandchildren, Mia McClain, Winter Ragan, and Remy Ragan; sister, Marilyn Salter and husband John; brothers, Bill Pinson and David Pinson; sister-in-law, Pam Pinson; brother-in-law, Mike Coin; chosen daughter, Kathryn McCollum; chosen granddaughters, Alexis and Ellen McCollum; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

A visitation will be held Sunday, May 25, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Collier-Butler Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel with Dr. Ken Ingram officiating. Cremation arrangements will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Etowah County.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Judith Quillon and her exceptional staff for their compassionate care throughout the years. Special thanks are also extended to the entire law family at Inzer, Haney, McWhorter & Haney for the love and support shown to Polly over the years, and to the entire staff of Aveanna Hospice for the extraordinary love and care they provided.

A very special thank you is extended to Mandy Foshee for her unwavering care and devotion to Polly. Mandy became much more than a caregiver — she became family. Polly loved her like a daughter, and the family will forever be grateful for the compassion, kindness, and love she showed while caring for their mama.