Verna Ragas Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Verna Ragas (Port Sulphur, Louisiana), who passed away on May 9, 2026, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Verna Ragas to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leon Turner and Elvina Williams Turner; her son Ian P. Ragas; and her siblings, Connie, June Turner and Victor Turner.
She is survived by: her children, Iven, Alvin Edgerson, Dwanna Riley, Gilbert C. Ragas and Cynthia Bazile (Torrance); her children-in-law, Trinette Edgerson, Avery Riley Sr. and Kimberly B. Ragas; her grandchildren, Ivy (Christopher), Iva, Ivielle, Demarcus, Christopher, Alvin Jr., Ashley, Avery Jr. (Angelle), Autumn, Ashton, Shai, Tasia, Ian, Aiden, Jaeda, Jayvion, Keyvondrick, Isaiah, Lamarcus, Zaquavion, Jaydorian and Angel; her siblings, Mary Parker (late Lionel), Althea Pepper (Michael), Sheila Camese (late Eddie), Vincent Turner (Devora), Myra Manuel (Alton) and Lorraine Lafrance; her nieces and nephews, Cordell, Cantrell Parker, Kendra Parker and Atasha Turner; her friends, Mary Jane Gibson, Barbara Prout and Cecelia Reed; and her godchildren, Lorraine Williams, Dwayne Parker Sr. and Delishia Davis. She is also survived by her family, friends, co-workers.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 16th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Greater Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church (27796 LA-23, Port Sulphur, LA 70083). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 16th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, May 16th 2026 at the Fisher Cemetery.
