Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary | Talladega, AL

Obituary For Nellie Ruth Ragland McGhee

A home going celebration for Nellie Ruth Ragland McGhee, 64, will be 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Talladega Regional Family Life Center-Mt. Canaan Baptist Church. Reverend John L. Ragland, Jr. will deliver the eulogy. Interment will be in Midway Memory Gardens. Mrs. McGhee will lie in state at the life center one hour prior to the service. Visitation for Mrs. McGhee will be 1-7 p.m. on Friday, July 23, 2021, at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m.

On February 12, 1957, in Talladega, Alabama, Hugh Oliver Ragland and Mildred Jean Carter Ragland welcomed a daughter, Nellie Ruth Ragland McGhee.

Mrs. McGhee was a Christian by faith and was a dedicated member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. During her Christian walk, Nellie served as president of the Deaconess and was a Sunday school teacher. Nellie was a graduate of Lincoln High School and continued her education at Gadsden State Community College. She had worked as an agent with Protective Insurance and was employed at Anniston Army Depot until her health began to fail.

On June 28, 1980, Nellie’s hand was taken in holy matrimony by Jottie B. McGhee and this union was blessed with two children. She, along with her husband, were strong supporters of their children and made sure they excelled in whatever they chose to do whether it be in education, sports or in life. Nellie held the position of Girl Scout troop leader, she was a team mom for sports activities, did whatever she could to ensure that her girls were successful and also supportive of their friends and classmates. She loved sports and enjoyed spending time with her family.

The Lord came to Mrs. McGhee on July 17, 2021, and gave her rest while she was a patient at St. Vincent’s East. She was preceded on the road to eternity by her parents, Hugh and Mildred Ragland; and one brother, Jabe Edward Ragland.

Nellie leaves to celebrate her life: her loving and dedicated husband of 41 years, Jottie B. McGhee of Talladega, Alabama; two daughters, LaQuita McGhee Bell of Huntsville, Alabama and Wendy (Bobby) Maultsby of Tampa, Florida; three grandchildren, Ezekiel Bell, Ayania Maultsby and Ashton Maultsby; one sister, Margaret (James) Barclay of Talladega, Alabama; one brother, Hugh O. (Frances) Ragland, Jr. of Talladega, Alabama; her caregiver, Ann Virges of Talladega, Alabama; her oldest cousin, Bobbie Jean (Willie) Gray of Birmingham, Alabama; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Sending our condolences to you and your family. Deepest sympathy Garey and Pam Thomas and family

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Laquita you and your family have my deepest sympathy. I am praying that God give you all strength and wrap his loving arms around you and your entire family. Reta Sales Garrison

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Our prayers and condolences are with you Jottie, and the rest of your family. Karen and Tyrone Lindsey

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Jottie, LaQuita, Wendy and Family Words, no matter how lovingly, cannot mend the grief you are experiencing. But those who share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. Our Deepest Sympathy With Love, The McFarlands...David, Cheryl, Akievia, Brittany, Cirrahn, Damali Cedric McGhee and mom Lena

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With love, support, and heartfelt sympathy....Ann Virges Talladega, AL

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Praying for you all strength! I'm hurting with you all and know oh to well how u feel!! May God continue to grant u peace and understanding! I Love You All! With Love, Edward Carmichael- Atlanta Ga.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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