11-17-10 — Aug. 9, 1943-Oct. 24, 2010

    Alta Ragan, age 67, of Monticello, Ky., passed away Sunday, October 24, 2010 at her home.

    She was born August 9, 1943 in Cartwright, Ky., the daughter of the late Paul and Marie (Cooper) Perdue.

    She was united in marriage to Carl Russell "Curley" Ragan, who preceded her in death.

    She is survived by her children-Jeff Ragan, of Monticello, Ky., Brenda Ragan Sexton and (Rev. Bobby Blue Sexton) of Albany, Ky., and Carla Ragan Suttles and (Chris Suttles) of Eubank, Ky.; special mother of Carl Kendrick and (Renee) of Taylorsville, Ky. and Dwight Kendrick and (Mary) of Albany, Ky.; and a special surrogate parent to over 100 foster children that they took into their home over the years; her grandchildren-Tyler King, Matthew Sexton, Elijah Sexton, Casey Sexton, Austin McGuire, Ashlee Suttles, Paige Suttles, Montana Ragan, Michael Kendrick, Samantha Suttles, and Brandon Philpot; and great grandchidren-Bryant McGuire, Hannah Sexton, and Noah Sexton; her siblings-Helen Deaton, Noxie Wright, Ina Dicken, Harold Perdue, and Ray Perdue.

    Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Mike Lee, Bro. Bobby Sexton, Bro. Lenard Carroll, and Bro. Darrell Ragan officiating. Burial was in the Davis Chapel Cemetery.

    Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.