Karin Ragsdale
Karin Sue (Philpott) Ragsdale passed away March 4, 2023 at age 74. She was born during the blizzard of 1948 on March 8th in Siloam Springs, AR to Ray Everette Philpott and Ina Belle (Wright) Philpott.
Karin graduated with honors from Siloam Springs High School, and then attended the University of Arkansas. Her first job was with Allen Canning Company. On July 21, 1967, Karin married James Floyd and moved to Oklahoma. She was elected and served as Mayes County Court Clerk from 1986 to 2004. Karin continued to train court clerks through the Oklahoma State University Extension Office for several years after her retirement.
Karin was an accomplished artist, painting mostly portraits. She was an avid pet lover and pampered her dogs and cats. She enjoyed spending time at her home on Lake Oologah in Talala, OK. Karin was active in the church for many years. She had lifelong friendships with Mary (Masters) Ezell and Judy (Dilbeck) Shepard. Karin was a generous woman who devoted time to others including teaching bible lessons at local adult day care and nursing homes.
Survivors include a daughter Tonya Searby and husband Charles of Carrollton, VA, a son Kevin Floyd and wife Jessica of Broken Arrow, OK, a sister Ravetta Daniels and husband Jerry of Farmington, AR, a sister-in-law Nancy Floyd of Adair, OK, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are under the direction of Gary Kelley’s Add’Vantage Funeral and Cremation Service in Tulsa, OK. In accordance with her wishes, a private ceremony will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ASPCA or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. To leave her family a message visit www.garykelleyafs.com/obituary/karinragsdale.