Carol Jean Rudd Ragsdale

Carol Ragsdale, of Tallahassee, FL and Quitman, GA, departed her earthly existence to forever be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on April 24, 2015. Carol was born in Tallahassee, Florida on September 29, 1949. She spent most of her life in Tallahassee, graduating from Leon High School in 1968. She graduated from Tallahassee Community College and attended Florida State University before working many years with FSU in Personnel Services. She then spent many years in state government service with the Department of Administration, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Department of Transportation and ending her career with the Florida Auditor General. Due to health issues, she retired and soon moved to Quitman, GA to be supportive of her husband’s antique and furniture restoration business. Her passions in life were family, reading, designing jewelry and her feline friends. It is said “God has a special love for those whose heart includes all His creatures.” Carol always shared her positive spirit with everyone she met no matter where she went. It was not unusual for her to walk up to total strangers and compliment them on their hair, dress, children, etc. Her heart was full of love. Carol grew up in Christ at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church where her parents were charter members. She married the love of her life, David Ragsdale, on November 18, 1972, where they were active members of the church. She served on many committee assignments and was a Methodist Youth Leader. She was never prouder than when her son earned Eagle Scout through Boy Scout Troop 115 at St. Paul’s. All her children were baptized at the church. Her children always said, “She was the world’s Best MOM!” Carol is survived by her husband David, son Chris Ragsdale (Pam) and daughter Alison and two beautiful granddaughter’s Makayla Jean and Payton Belle, the joys of her life. Several nieces and nephews also survive her. Her parents, Jean and Major Earl Rudd, precede her in death. Services will be held Wednesday, April 29 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1700 N. Meridian Road with burial at Meadow Wood Park on Timberlane Road. Visitation will be at St. Paul’s at 1:00 PM followed by a 2:00 PM service. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to a local humane society of your choice or to the local chapter of the American Heart Association. Todd Wahlquist of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements, 850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com

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Carol Jean Rudd Ragsdale

September 29, 1949 - April 24, 2015