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Wanda Jean RagerPassing: October 25, 2021

Service:

Mitchell Cemetery

Graveside Service

Thursday, October 28th @ 2:00 p.m.

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Thursday, October 28th @ 11:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Thursday, October 28th @ 2:00 p.m.

MITCHELL – Wanda Jean Rager, 86, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital.

Born October 23, 1935, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Clarence and Rowena (Green) Cauble.  She married Walter Hulet Rager April 26, 1952, and he preceded her in death May 21, 2020.

Wanda had been employed as a switchboard operator for the telephone company and retired from Hoosier Uplands.  She was a member of the Mitchell Presbyterian Church and American Legion No. 250 Auxiliary.  Wanda enjoyed the Red Hat Society, Happy Travelers, the casino, and traveling.  She loved her family and friends.

Surviving:
children,

Monte (Pat Atkinson) Rager of Orleans

Dolores “Sissy” Jolley of Mitchell

Kim (Scott) Ferguson of Mitchell

granddaughters,

Meghann Rager of Ocala, Florida
Mia Rager of Ocala, Florida

Lauren (Dustin) Wyman of Ocala, Florida

Kenia (Ty) Kirk of Bedford
Mackenzie (Anthony) Reeve of Mitchell
Aften Ferguson of Mitchell
10 great-grandchildren
5 extended great-grandchildren

Her parents; husband; and son-in-law, Jeff Jolley, preceded her in death.

Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 28, at Mitchell Cemetery with Pastor Dwight Dunbar officiating.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Thursday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center and requested that masks be worn.

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23 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Rhonda Worley Harrell | Lexington Kentucky
    Date: November 2, 2021
    Wanda was a wonderful fine lady who always was smiling and so friendly. My entire family enjoyed talking to her. I’m so sorry for your loss.
  2. Guest: Judy Yarbrough | Jasper, Indiana
    Date: November 2, 2021
    I lived by Clarence and Rowena for 18 years and have many fond memories growing up with Wanda and her family. Wanda always had that smile on her face. Rest In Peace Wanda!!
  3. Guest: Chris Clouse | Bloomington, In
    Date: October 31, 2021
    I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You are all in my prayers.
  4. Guest: Vicky Dishman | CAMPBELLSBURG
    Date: October 28, 2021
    Sissy, I just saw this. I am so sorry for your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
  5. Guest: Rose Cody | Orleans
    Date: October 28, 2021
    So sorry for your loss, prayers you the family! Steve and Rose Cody
  6. Guest: Buhers | Mitchell, IN
    Date: October 28, 2021
    Sissy, Kim, Monte and family: Our thoughts and prayers surround you
  7. Guest: Jim/Sharon Nash | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: October 27, 2021
    To the Rager Family: our prayers and condolences to all of Wanda’s family. Jim and Sharon Nash
  8. Guest: Bill Green (Billy) | Huntsville, AL
    Date: October 27, 2021
    I am so sorry for your loss. Wanda was always the kindest, sweetest, gentlest soul. I cannot recall ever seeing a frown on her face, always always made you feel welcome and at home.
  9. Guest: Cherie kinder robertson | Yarnell, Az
    Date: October 27, 2021
    Wanda was a wonderful sweet woman. I am glad to have known her
  10. Guest: Lisa Buck Tincher | Orleans, IN
    Date: October 27, 2021
    So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Always a pretty smile and friendly visit, is what I remember. Love and prayers to all of you.
  11. Guest: Rodger Quackenbush | Middlesboro, KY 40965
    Date: October 27, 2021
    Prayers for my old neighbors
  12. Guest: Davona Street | Orleans, IN
    Date: October 27, 2021
    Wanda will be greatly missed! Prayers for all the family. Davona
  13. Guest: Donald R Mann | Indianapolis
    Date: October 27, 2021
    So sorry to hear about your mother. She was always a very kind lady and made you feel welcome around her. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your families. Don, Katie and Allison Mann
  14. Guest: Dawn (Sissy Burton) Ribelin | Indianapolis, Indiana
    Date: October 26, 2021
    So sorry for your loss... Wanda was a sweet lady and she'll be sadly missed. Hugs and Prayers to the Family. ~Sissy Burton~
  15. Guest: Cynthia Delaney Peters | Bedford, in
    Date: October 26, 2021
    Loved this fine lady. She always had a story for me everytime I ran into her. Prayers for all the family.
  16. Guest: Joyce Reynolds | Mitchell Indiana
    Date: October 26, 2021
    Always enjoyed waiting on her and her friends from Hoosier Uplands at the Hub and Spring Mill.
  17. Guest: Darlene Daltom | Mitchell, IN
    Date: October 26, 2021
    Wanda was a friend for over 80 years. We played together as preschoolers. My thoughts and prayers for the family.
  18. Guest: Eileen Gilbert | Orleans, IN
    Date: October 26, 2021
    Prayers for Wanda's family. I have so many fond memories of working with Wanda at Hoosier Uplands. Her beautiful smile and laugh will be missed. Eileen Kaiser Gilbert
  19. Guest: Cheryll Sanders | Bedford In
    Date: October 26, 2021
    So sorry for your loss. Wanda was such a nice lady, always enjoyed waiting on her at the bank. Prayers for your family.
  20. Guest: Pamela Bartlett | Seymour in.
    Date: October 26, 2021
    Im so sorry to hear about the passing of Wanda..She was a very kind hearted women and a dear friend.. I remember one trip we took to the boat cause she loved to go there. But we had to get back by dark so Walter wouldn't worry about her being out after dark...I will miss he pretty smile... my prayers are with her family...
  21. Guest: Becky Briscoe Hawk | Orleans Indiana
    Date: October 26, 2021
    I thought so much of Wanda ..she was such a nice classy woman.my thoughts and prayers are with all of her family! Janie Briscoe as she would call and remember me as but I go by Becky.
  22. Guest: Judith Newlin | Orleans
    Date: October 26, 2021
    Monte and Pat I'm am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!! Love you. Judith
  23. Guest: Mike and Rita Ramey | Bedford, In
    Date: October 26, 2021
    Wanda was always fun to talk to, loved her kids, We will keep all of you in our prayers.

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