Mrs. Daisy Gibson Ragin

JUNE 19. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET) Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory 914 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 30045 Phone: 770-338-5558 Orbit for Daisy Gibson-Ragin – Born September 11, 1931 Transitioned June 12, 2023 Mrs. Daisy Gibson-Ragin, exchanged her physical time with us for her eternal home with God on Monday afternoon, June 12, 2023. Daisy Gibson or Mrs. Daisy, as she was so affectionally called, was born in Clarendon County South Carolina on September 11, 1931 to the late Levy & Katie Gibson. She was the youngest child of eleven children, and was the only remaining member of her family lineage. She gave her life to Christ at a very early age, and joined the Mount Zero Missionary Baptist Church, of Manning, SC. There she served diligently with the Sunday school, Usher Board, and gospel choir. As a married couple, she along with her family joined the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church of Manning, SC where she served on the Missionary Board, senior choir, mentor for the youth ministry, and served as a deaconess. Her true love was serving God. Mrs. Daisy received her formal early education in the Clarendon County school system and her adult education through the school of life. Sewing was her passion, and she was a seamstress by trade, and retired after working in this industry for over thirty-five years. She could take almost any garment or a piece of cloth and make it into a beautiful creation. She also enjoyed singing, playing the piano, and crocheting, of which, she shared many of her uniquely designed creations with others. After many years of retirement, at the age of 70, she felt that she could be of help to her community and became a Foster Grandparent at the Clarendon County Early Childhood Center, Manning, SC (preschoolers), for seven years before developing health issues. Writing biblically based poems was also dear to her heart. She shared her writings with many through words of encouragement, through cards, and special gifting to those she felt needed an encouraging word from God. Mrs. Daisy was married to the late Deacon Rufus Ragin, Sr for forty-nine years. To this union were born three children: Rufus Ragin, Jr, Deborah Ragin (Harvin), and Cladean Ragin (Smiley). She was preceded in heavenly transition by her parents: Levy & Katie Gibson; her eleven siblings: Edwin Gibson (Gladys Billups-Gibson); Mary Gibson-Davis (Gabe); Rev. Herman Gibson (Mary Ann Tindal-Gibson); Henry Gibson (Lillie); Kannie Gibson-Washington (Thompson); Dorothy Gibson (infant); Bessie Gibson-Brunson (Sammie); Levy Gibson, Jr (Oscreem); Jerome Gibson (Sophie); Jerry Gibson (infant). Also, preceding her in heavenly transition was her husband, Deacon Rufus Ragin, Sr, youngest daughter, Cladean Ragin- Smiley (Robert), and daughter-in-law, Mal Soon Ragin (Rufus Jr). Mrs. Daisy leaves behind to cherish many years of memories: Son, Rufus Ragin, Jr, daughter, Deborah Ragin-Harvin (Ray). Her dear grandchildren: Ariane Smiley, Jennifer Ragin, Amber Smiley, Marcus Harvin (Jessica), and Marcie Harvin-McClenton (Emarri). Her loving great grandchildren: Amir Smiley-Delgado, Paris Smiley-Deutou, Sanai McClenton, Zuri McClenton, Kiaus Smiley-Willis, and Kyrene Smiley-Willis along with a host of other nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind many friends and acquaintances she met along life’s journey. If anyone had any doubt whether she had a great love for God and His word, all you had to do was strike up a conversation with her. One could feel the spirit of God flowing through her as she spoke, and the wisdom that many people would seek from her, near and far. She will be greatly missed, but the angels in heaven are singing praises to God for one more angel that has made their way back home, in the heavenly realms, with God. As Mrs. Daisy would say, “Amen to that”. Final Journey Home Arrangements Entrusted to: Samuels Funeral Home 114 N Church St, Manning, SC 29102 Phone: 803-435-2297 Public Visitation & Viewing Hour Samuels Funeral Home Wednesday, June 21, 2023 – 5pm to 6pm Home Going Service Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church 105 Dinkins St, Manning, SC 29102 Phone: 803-435-2038 Body in Repose: Thursday, June 22, 2023 from 10am to 10:55am Home Going Service: Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 11am Interment (Immediately following Homegoing Service or 1pm) Hillside Memorial Park 802 N Guignard Dr, Sumter, SC 29102 Phone: 803-775-5711

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Mrs. Daisy Gibson Ragin

September 11, 1931 - June 12, 2023