WANDA JANETTE (HARRISON) RAGLE
Birth: 18 Jul 1942
Death: 17 Aug 2024
(age 82 years 0 months 30 days)
Wanda Janette Ragle
(photo from obituary)
Wanda Janette “Janette” Ragle, of Granbury, Texas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on August 17, 2024. Janette is survived by her son, Dale Ragle; daughter-in-law, Ann Gardea Ragle; daughter, Janice McMoran; grandson, Alex McMoran; great-granddaughter, Anastasia McMoran-King; “second daughter” Marla Collins Mayo; cousins Joe Sitton, Nancy Bevers, Marcia Swan, and Wayne Baggett; and numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 66 years, Theron Martin Ragle; parents, Nathan Benjamin Harrison and Ruth Marie Harrison; sister, Margaret Ella Harrison; brother Dwaine Harrison; and brother-in-law, Kenneth Harrison.
Janette was born on July 18, 1942, and raised near Perrin, Texas, in Jack County. She grew up on a farm and understood the meaning of hard work, persistence, practicality, and dedication. After marrying her beloved Theron in 1957 at the age of 15, soon thereafter she and Theron started a family and welcomed son, Dale, and daughter, Janice. Janette was a kind and devoted mother to her children and didn’t begin her work career until both of her children had started attending school. In 1968, she began working for National Farm Life Insurance Company in Fort Worth. After later moving to Granbury in 1972, she began a career in medical billing at Hood General Hospital, later known as Lake Granbury Medical Center. She worked there until her retirement in 1992 so she could be a “full time Nana” to her recently born grandson, Alex.
Janette enjoyed boating and water skiing and was an avid volleyball player back in the day. Her and Theron’s love of water sports led them to move to Granbury in 1972, where they enjoyed life on the lake. She also loved to travel with her family on vacations, which were usually camping trips across the country.
Janette was always active in her community. When her children were young, she was active in the Blue Mound Elementary School PTA and served as president. She founded the Indian Harbor Ladies Club and served as its first president. She also served as secretary on the first board of directors of the Indian Harbor Homeowners Association. Throughout the years she served multiple terms on the board of the Indian Harbor Homeowners Association up through 2017. She was also active and served on the Indian Harbor Architectural Committee for several years.
Janette never met a stranger, was extremely friendly, and had a very kind heart. She developed a rich network of friends during her life and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. If you were a friend of Janette’s and you were in the hospital, you could count on an almost daily visit.
Janette and Theron’s love of camping and travel led them to all 50 states, with their later years spent taking several cruises with family and friends. They enjoyed attending what they called hootenannies, playing domino games with family and friends, and spending time with their family. Janette was always very witty and loved to play practical jokes on her friends. She was a very down-to-earth, strong-willed woman, and was articulate in voicing her opinions, which were frequently peppered with humor.
Janette was a very devoted wife and mother. She developed Alzheimer’s in her later years and remained in her home under Theron’s care and the help of other family members until June 2023, when she became a resident at Bridgewater Memory Care.
Janette will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2024, and funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024, both at Wiley Funeral Home, Granbury, Texas, with burial to follow at Clark Cemetery in Parker County.
Obituary from Wiley Funeral Home (Granbury, TX) website
Janette was born on July 18, 1942, and raised near Perrin, Texas, in Jack County. She grew up on a farm and understood the meaning of hard work, persistence, practicality, and dedication. After marrying her beloved Theron in 1957 at the age of 15, soon thereafter she and Theron started a family and welcomed son, Dale, and daughter, Janice. Janette was a kind and devoted mother to her children and didn’t begin her work career until both of her children had started attending school. In 1968, she began working for National Farm Life Insurance Company in Fort Worth. After later moving to Granbury in 1972, she began a career in medical billing at Hood General Hospital, later known as Lake Granbury Medical Center. She worked there until her retirement in 1992 so she could be a “full time Nana” to her recently born grandson, Alex.
Janette enjoyed boating and water skiing and was an avid volleyball player back in the day. Her and Theron’s love of water sports led them to move to Granbury in 1972, where they enjoyed life on the lake. She also loved to travel with her family on vacations, which were usually camping trips across the country.
Janette was always active in her community. When her children were young, she was active in the Blue Mound Elementary School PTA and served as president. She founded the Indian Harbor Ladies Club and served as its first president. She also served as secretary on the first board of directors of the Indian Harbor Homeowners Association. Throughout the years she served multiple terms on the board of the Indian Harbor Homeowners Association up through 2017. She was also active and served on the Indian Harbor Architectural Committee for several years.
Janette never met a stranger, was extremely friendly, and had a very kind heart. She developed a rich network of friends during her life and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. If you were a friend of Janette’s and you were in the hospital, you could count on an almost daily visit.
Janette and Theron’s love of camping and travel led them to all 50 states, with their later years spent taking several cruises with family and friends. They enjoyed attending what they called hootenannies, playing domino games with family and friends, and spending time with their family. Janette was always very witty and loved to play practical jokes on her friends. She was a very down-to-earth, strong-willed woman, and was articulate in voicing her opinions, which were frequently peppered with humor.
Janette was a very devoted wife and mother. She developed Alzheimer’s in her later years and remained in her home under Theron’s care and the help of other family members until June 2023, when she became a resident at Bridgewater Memory Care.
Janette will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2024, and funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024, both at Wiley Funeral Home, Granbury, Texas, with burial to follow at Clark Cemetery in Parker County.
Obituary from Wiley Funeral Home (Granbury, TX) website