of Marshall, AR

August 1, 1937 - March 30, 2025

Lavern Ray Goodman, age 87 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this earthly life on Sunday, March 30th, 2025 at Highland Court in Marshall, Arkansas. She was born in Marshall on August 1st, 1937 to Loyd Ragland and Edith Gasaway Ragland.

Lavern worked at the shirt factory in Marshall for many years. She worked hard to provide and raise five kids on her own. Her dedication to her family and hard work ethic were traits passed on to those closest to her. She enjoyed working in her garden, watching the birds and drinking coffee. Lavern loved spending time with her family and grandkids.

Survivors include her children, Kathy Smith (Ron) of Cabot, James Watson of Marshall, Teresa Coombe (Doug) of Rosebud and Joy Dawn Horn (Steve) of Valley Springs; fourteen grandkids; nine great-grandkids; brothers, Charles Ragland, Clifton Ragland, Clif Ragland and Roy Dale Ragland; and many extended family and friends who will also mourn her passing.

Lavern is preceded in death by her parents, Loyd and Edith Ragland; her daughter, Ruby Gail Sutterfield; and brother, Troy Ragland.

Funeral services for Lavern will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Duane Ragland officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 AM till 11:00 AM preceding the service. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery near Marshall. Bearers will be Michael Watson, Josh Sutterfield, Darryl Ragland, Darren Ragland, Brandon Coombe and Owen Scribner. Honorary bearers will be Charles Ragland, Troy Ragland, Clifton Ragland, Roy Dale Ragland, Dalton Horn and Clif Ragland.

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