Frances Marie Ragan Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Frances Marie Ragan (Lamesa, Texas), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 13, 2025 at the age of 98. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Elvert Lee Lewis and Ruth McNeill Lewis; her husband John Nelson Ragan; her sons, Charles Avery Palmer and Nelson Lee Ragan of Odessa, TX; her stepdaughter Jerri Lou Gandy of Odessa, TX; her grandsons, Christopher Lee Palmer and Charles Aaron Palmer; her sisters, Johnie Hope Bryan and Flora Lee Kerrick; and her brother-in-law Louie Kerrick of Brownwood, TX..

She is survived by: her grandchildren, James Palmer (April) of Lubbock, TX, Heather Wilson (Mark) of Lubbock, TX, Jack Ragan (Tonya) of Springfield, MO, Jennifer Kinman (John) of Lubbock, TX and Brad Gandy (Jamie) of Tom Ball, TX; and her granddaughter-in-law Bailey Palmer of Lubbock, TX..

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Branon Funeral Home (403 N Austin Ave, Lamesa, TX 79331). A graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 19th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Gaines County Cemetery.