Joann Parker Ragas

Joann Parker Ragas, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at the age of 87. She was born on February 7, 1934, in Alsatia, Louisiana, the daughter of the late James and Alma Everett Parker.

Joann is survived by her children, Robert Michael Hilbun (Patti), Tammy Chauff, Karen Myers (Kelly), and Henry  Ragas, III (Meryl); grandchildren, Jodi Combe (Jay), Shannon Wilson (Matt), Shane Hilbun, Robyn Chauff, Taylor Myers (Kayla), Henry Ragas, IV (Reanna), and Monique Jafar; great grandchildren, Charlie Combe, Tyler Lloyd (Hannah), Sean Lloyd, Madison Ragas, Payton Ragas, Jackson Ragas, Sophia Jafar, Sabrina Jafar, and Ramzey Jafar; great great granddaughter, Juliette Lloyd; sister, Mary Evelyn Anderson; sister-in-law, Ella Hankins (Pete); and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Joann was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Earl Ragas, Jr.; grandson, Joshua Reno; and siblings, James Avron Parker, Nora Jean Cagle, Betty Joyce Lee, Ida Faye Lee, and James Eugene Parker.

Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 100 W. Magnolia St., Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454 on Monday, September 20, 2021 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.

A Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 pm, with Rev. Leon Dunn officiating.

Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Gardens in Hammond, Louisiana.

An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.