Josephine A. "Joe" Ragano

JOSEPHINE A. "JO" RAGANO, age 86, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at a local area hospital following a sudden illness. Ms. Ragano was born on February 3, 1927, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Joseph and Theresa Scaglione Ragano. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Thomas. Ms. Ragano was a member of The Torch Worship Center. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School and Columbia Bible College. She entered the field of missionary work when she graduated from Bible College. Jo served in the Bahama Islands (Treasure Island), Bogata, South America; Seville, Spain; Cuba; Mexico; and Moscow, Russia. She served in many, many volunteer ministries even after she retired from the mission field up to days before her death. Jo enjoyed listening to music, walking, singing, and Bible reading. Survivors include her sisters, Rose Ciucio and Nancy Vega, both of Tampa, FL; brother, Manny Ragano, Cartersville; and all of their families. Memorial services will be held at a later date for Josephine. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mike Evans Ministries, P.O. Box 30246, Phoenix, Arizona 85046, by email: donorservices@jerusalemprayerteam.org or by phone: 0131-654-0890 or to The Torch Worship Center, 800 Cannon Bridge Road, Demorest, Georgia 30535 or to The Mustard Seed Counseling Services, c/o Michael Johns, Director, P.O. Box 1231, Clarkesville, Georgia 30523 or by phone: 706-894-1371 or 706-754-1986. Those wishing to express online condolences to the Ragano family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, Georgia.