Shirley Ragsdale Patton, age 60 of Odenville, Alabama, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 surrounded by her family and friends. Shirley was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and employed by Ascension of Honda. Shirley was not only devoted to her family but loved by her community. She was a beacon to our town of strength, grace and love. Shirley made a huge impact to the town of Odenville. For 21 years, Shirley presented scholarships and awards for the Jeremy Ragsdale Scholarship and Jeremy Ragsdale Memorial Wrestling Tournament. She enjoyed shopping, decorating, Christmas and loved get togethers with friends and family. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Jeff Ragsdale; son, Jeremy Ragsdale; sister, Diane Cotter (John Ross, Dylan) ; brother, Scott Simmons (Angel and Jordan). Mrs. Patton is survived by her husband, Mark Patton; daughter, Tara Tarvin (Gary); son, Jeffery Ragsdale (Michaelle); grandchildren, Kadyn, Addy, Tripp, and Porter; mother, Myrtle Rowan (Gene); mother in law, Fae Patton; sister in law, Connie Patton; brother, Mickey Simmons (Rhonda); niece, Alexa Simmons, step sisters, Vickie Thigpen and Paula Sutherland (Dwight); as well as several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Calvary Baptist Church 90 Calvary Drive Odenville, Alabama 35120. The funeral service will be on Thursday, December 8, 2022 beginning at 10:00 AM also at Calvary Baptist Church with burial at First Baptist Church Odenville Cemetery. Services directed by Kilgroe Funeral Home 1750 Ashville Road Leeds, Alabama 35094.
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