P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Sammie Lee Gragg
August 20, 1939 - February 17, 2024

Sammie Lee Gragg

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Sammie Lee Ridgell Gragg was born on August 20, 1939, in Monticello, AR to Robinzine Suber Ridgell and Walter Thomas Ridgell, Sr. She transitioned this life on February 17, 2024. She devoted her life to Christ at an early age at Shady Grove A.M.E. and Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church. As an adult, she served as a stewardess and usher at Strangers Rest A.M.E. and later at Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. (Campgound) Church. She attended Monticello Drew Public School. She was united in Holy Matrimony to A.O. Gragg on December 15, 1955. She was employed at Levi Shirt Factory in Star City, AR, Jack Winters in Warren, AR, and Area Agency of Aging of Southeast Arkansas in Monticello, AR. She enjoyed sewing, painting her nails, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and watching her shows (Wheel of Fortune, Soap Operas, and daytime talk shows).
She is preceded in death by her husband, A.O. Gragg; two sons, Michael Lee Gragg and Stephen Ray Gragg; one brother, James Henry Ridgell; and parents, Walter Sr. and Robinzine Ridgell.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her children, Deborah Faye Bolden (Lloyd) of Little Rock, AR, Margarett Ann Wolfe of Dumas, AR, Dwight Gragg of Monticello, AR; brother and sisters, Verdis Brown (James) of Milwaukee, WI, Walter Ridgell, Jr. (Maryland) of Monticello, AR, Velma Martin of Milwaukee, WI, Horace Ridgell (Mabel) of Monticello, AR, Lynder Hubbard (Larry) of Pensacola, FL; son in law, Clyde Wolfe; daughters in law, Roselinda Gragg and Mary Thorne Gragg; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; childhood friends, Ira B. Watkins, and Sarah Ridgell; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, February 23, 2024 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Burial will follow in Campground/ Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Mrs. Sammie's guestbook can be signed here on her page.

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Visitation
Visitation
Friday, February 23, 2024
5:00 -7:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71655
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Service
Funeral Service
Saturday, February 24, 2024
1:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Interment
Campground / Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Campground Rd.
Monticello, AR  71655
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Condolences(10)

  1. Bessie Bottoms Baker
    Sending my Condolences to the Gragg & Ridgell Family! So sorry for your loss, praying God will grant you abundant of Grace doing such a time like this!
    Much love, Bessie!
  2. Shelby Williams
    Margarette Gragg and Family. Please accept my deepest condolences in the passing of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
  3. Jane Jo Summerford
    I am so sorry for your loss. Extending prayers for all of you.
  4. TOMMY SHAW
    SENDING MY CONDOLENCES
  5. Dexter McDonnell
    My condolences to Sister Wolfe and the family of her mother. I pray the peace of God upon each of you as you go through this transition. God will carry you through.

    Pastor Dexter McDonnell Sr.
    St. John Church Mitchellville Arkansas.
  6. Mae Vern Gray Spence
    Our sincere condolences to Sammie Lee Gragg family. We were so sorry to hear
    of her passing. We will continue to keep you in our PRAYERS. GOD BLESS.
    Sammie smile will be missed. Pray that God will comfort you.

    Benny & Mae Vern Spence
    April Harris
    Katina Woods & Monty Jr.

    Marietta GA.
  7. Sarah Allene Jones
    The Dunlap Families from Arkansas, California, and Texas would like to express our sincere sympathy to the family of Sammie Lee Gragg. Truly our Lord Jesus has welcomed home one of his Angels. Although she will be missed, you can take comfort in knowing that the Love she had for you all, is eternal. So may the peace of God that surpasses all understanding reign in your hearts and give you comfort. God Bless You!!
  8. Sally calbert
    Send condolences and love to the family, may God wrap you all in his arms of comforting and dry your tears.. The Calbert’s
  9. Faye Harris
    To the Gragg and Ridgell families I am so sorry for your loss. Sammie was such a beautiful person inside and out. Praying for the family.
  10. Faye Harris
    To the Gragg and Ridgell families I am so sorry for your loss. Sammie was such a beautiful person inside and out. Praying for the family.

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