RAGLAND, Lena Henrietta TUBBESING
b: Aug 26 1899, Jefferson Co, MO
d: Apr 29 1968, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: May 2 1968 Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Lena Henrietta Ragland was born in Jefferson County, MO, on Aug 26, 1899, and died April 29, 1968 in Clinton General Hospital. She was the oldest of ten children born to William and Lizzie Ludemann Tubbesing. When she was seven years old she moved with her parents to a farm near Quarles in Henry County. She received her education in Jefferson County and Comer Elementary schools. She was united with the Quarles Baptist Church as a young girl, where she had remained an active member. She also was a member of Linne Burks Missionary Circle of the First Baptist Church in Clinton. On May 25, 1923, she was united in marriage with Daniel Beryl Ragland of a neighboring community. Most of their married life was spent in the Quarles and Clinton communities. Five children blessed this union. Always interested in community activities, Lena had been very active in many phases of youth work, guiding her children in 4-H and church groups. She also had great interest in Eastern Star activities and since moving to Clinton in 1950, she had been especially active in helping at the Masonic Temple in the many social affairs of the organization. She was also an active member of the Clinton W.P.F.A. She enjoyed mingling with people and made many friends amongst those with whom she worked. Her hobbies of quilting and flowers kept her busily and happily occupied. Her twelve grandchildren brightened the house when they could be near her. She liked doing things that made them happy. She is survived by her husband, Dan Ragland, of the home at 216 N. Washington, Clinton; the five children: Charles Lee of Chilhowee; William, Clinton; Horace of Port Angeles, WA; Howard of Raytown; Mrs. Joe Bowser of North Kansas City; a brother, Fred , of Clinton; seven sisters: Huldah, Margaret Keck of Clinton; Mamie Wales, Viola Holt, Kansas City; Pat Whittier, Seattle, WA; Laura Crooks, Leeton; Mary Smith, Redlands, CA. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 2, 1968, at the Clinton First Baptist Church. Burial in Memory Gardens.