of Leslie, AR

July 11, 1958 - September 28, 2024

Barbara Elaine Ragland, age 66, of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this earthly life on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at Highland Court in Marshall, Arkansas. She was born in Judsonia, Arkansas on July 11th, 1958 to Marvin Coombe and Ivy Lee Betts McDaniel.

Barbara was a member of the Thola Community Church. She worked at Friendship for many years until her health no longer allowed. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and feeding the birds. She was an excellent artist and painter. Barbara loved Christmas and she loved children. She always looked forward to making Christmas cookies with all the children in the family. If one word could be used to describe Barbara it would be ''Fighter''. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and shortly after that in 2008 she suffered a brain aneurysm, then a stroke. When her cancer came back most would have given up, but our ''Miracle Girl'' fought even harder. She was given 16 more precious years with her family. Her quick, sassy wit and sense of humor never left her, up until the very end of her life. Barbara loved her family dearly. She was their biggest fan. Her favorite part of the week was her Sunday rides with Darrell and his dog, Miley. Her fierce, strong spirit will be greatly missed by those who knew her best.

Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Clifton V. Ragland of the home; her son, Darrell Ragland of Leslie; daughter, Jeanie Elaine Ragland of Leslie; siblings, Kathie McDaniel (Kenny) of Marshall, Terry Watts (Jarrett) of Leslie, Douglas Coombe (Teresa) of Sidon and Bruce Coombe (Angel) of Marshall; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family who will also mourn her passing.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Ivy McDaniel.

Funeral services for Barbara will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Justin Brooks officiating. Bearers will be Dirk Watts, Brandon Coombe, James Watson, Packy Ragland, Todd Ragland and Craig Ragland. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery near Marshall. The family would like to give a very special thank you to Dione Henry, Kathy Jean Smith, Sandy Ragland, Kathie McDaniel, Terry Watts, Courtney Perry, Justin Brooks, Kathy Hoskins, the staff at ICU, Conway Regional, especially nurse, Tiffany Jaime and the staff at Highland Court.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com