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Obituary For Vanessa Drucilla Raggins
On January 15, 1958, God sent an angel, Vanessa Drucilla Hatcher. She was born to the late Annie Black and David Fraction Sr. She Vanessa attended the public schools of Bristol, Tennessee.
Vanessa was a domestic engineer. Upon arrival in St. Augustine, she joined St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorialship of Rev. Emery Bradley, Rev. A.J. Houston and currently under the leadership of Rev. John Reese. Vanessa loved to sing as her loving husband Jerome played his juitar. She sanged in the church choir. She was a good and faithful servant of the Lord, a Sunday School Secretary and a Deaconess. Vanessa met everyone with a smile.
Preceding her in death: Her Father: David Fraction Sr., Mother: Annie Black, Sisters: Sylvia Wilson, Deloiys Williams, Elaine Birdwell, Thelma Foote, Brother: David Fraction Jr., God Daughter & Neice: Grace Sanders, Nephews: Andrew Wilson, Shawn Foote.
Vanessa has left behind a very caring and devoted husband of 45 years to cherish the memories of their Spirit-filled LOVE and time together, none other than Deacon Jerome Raggins. She leaves twin sons (her friends): Jackson and Jason Raggins. They will carry the memories of a nurturing, loving mother forever in their hearts. She has departed from her Sisters: Beverly Sanders, Harriet Raggins, Diane Brown, Niaomi Daggs, Rose Fraction, Grand Daughters: Jasmine, Nevaeh Vanessa Drucilla Raggins, Jaylessa Elaine Raggins, Grandson: Nehemiah Joel Raggins and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends of the Family.
God’s Holy and Blessed Word in 11 Corinthians 5:8 KJV says, “We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” Amen
Visitation 5-5:30p.m., Friday, December12, 2025, at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, 7013 4th Street
St. Augustine, FL “Elwood”
A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 13,2025, at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church
Interment will be held in Mount Olive Cemetery, Green Cove Springs, FL
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Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss. We will miss aunt Vanessa ❤️🙏🏽.
Dear Jerome, Jackson, Jason, Nehemiah, Jayleesha, Nevaeh, Yes, your 🌹 is gone, but will "never be forgotten❗️" We love her, but God loves her BEST. Amen🙏
Rest in heaven, cuz.May GOD continue to comfort and keep the family during this difficult time. Weeping may endure for a night; buy joy cometh in the morning.
May the peace of God continue to give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Thanking God for the legacy and impact of your dear love one. Know she is now resting in Him. God will never leave nor forsake you. Love and Blessings! Gregory Lanier
Family you are in my prayers. God is our strength in times like these ,He know and he cares . Trust Him 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
Sorry for your loss 🕊️
Vanessa was one of the sweetest people you could meet. She will be deeply missed for her loving, gentle spirit. Our condolences to Jerome, and all of the people who loved her.
Rest In Peace Cousin
To God be all the glory for the joy Vanessa have put in all our 💕 hearts. Vanessa will be missed by us all. Rest and sleep on my sister.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
