Frances Stepp Ragland Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 19, 2026, at the age of 94, Frances Stepp Ragland (Nashville, Tennessee) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Frances departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Frances. Though Frances may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She is survived by: her sons, George S. Ragland and Col. Lee B. Ragland (Regie); her granddaughters, Sara Zendejas and Katie Sinsheimer (Chris); her sister Lila Jane Verfurth; and her nieces, Lisa McNeill (Steve) and Leigh Ayn Haralambakis (Elias). She is also survived by four greatgrandchildren, and three grandnieces and nephew.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Morning Pointe Foundation in memory of Frances Ragland, 6020 Arbury Way, Ooltewah, TN 37363.
