Dorothy G. Ragan, 95, of Washington, passed away at 12:35pm Sunday, February 13, 2023 at Reflections Memory Care in Washington.

She was born February 16, 1926 in St. Louis, MO to Walter and Julia Bohan Aubuchon.  She married Neely Ragan Sr. in St. Charles, MO on September 1, 1943.  He preceded her in death on November 3, 2010.  She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sharon Simpson; grandson, Rick Ragan; two sisters, and three brothers.

Surviving are one son, Neal (Donna) Ragan Jr. of Washington; four grandchildren, Deb (Rob) Catton, Mike (Lisa) Ragan, Randy (Tammy) Martin Jr., Shaina Eide; eight great-grandchildren, Kory, Kody, Kacy, Joshua, Matthew, Jonathon, Faith, Christopher; and several nieces and nephews.

Dorothy co-owned and operated Ragan Auto Supply with her husband for over 20 years before retiring.

She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Washington where she formerly volunteered in the church cafeteria.  She also volunteered with the American Cancer Society and Alzheimer's Association.

Dorothy's funeral service will be at 1pm Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington.  Visitation will be one hour before the service on Saturday from 12pm to 1pm at the funeral home.  Interment will be in Glendale Cemetery in Washington.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Northern Tazewell Fire Protection District.

Dorothy's memorial website is available at www.deitersfuneralhome.com where condolences may also be sent to the family.