Mona Ragsdale Kosin
Mona Sue Ragsdale Kosin
A memorial service for Mona Sue Ragsdale Kosin, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 2020 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Kosin passed away at 6:10 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Brooke Haven Health Care.
Mona was born on May 21, 1935 in West Plains, Missouri to Doyle and Edith Harris. Upon graduating from West Plains High School she moved to Ojai, California. On May 7, 1954, she was married at Ventura, California, to Ralph Ragsdale, who preceded her in death August 5, 1994. After many happy years in California she, Ralph and their children, Michele and Regina, moved back to her hometown of West Plains, Missouri where she graduated from Southwest Missouri State University with a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. She worked as a reading specialist and a third grade teacher at Fairview Elementary School for many years from where she retired. On May 26, 2000, she was married at West Plains, to Kinsman Kosin. Mona was an accomplished quilter and often made gifts of her beautiful quilts to her family and friends. She also loved to garden and enjoyed spending long hours working in her gardens, no visit with Mona was complete without a tour of what she was growing and taking the time to stop and smell the roses. She was a generous and dedicated teacher who would do anything for her students and was passionate about helping all children. She was an active and dedicated member of First Baptist Church and Spring Creek Community Church both of West Plains, Missouri where she volunteered many hours of service.
She is s survived by her husband Kinsman Kosin and his children, Shelia Kosin Willer, John Kosin and Sandra Kosin Gallimore; her children Michele Bonuchi and husband, Steve, of Lenexa, Kansas and Regina Fotovich and husband Larry, of Olathe, Kansas; Ralph Ragsdale’s children, June Ragsdale, Oakview, California, and Jane Bordelon and husband, James, of Marksville, Louisiana; grandchildren Connor Bonuchi of Lenexa, Kansas, Emma Fotovich, Laura Fotovich and Leo Fotovich all of Olathe, Kansas; and one brother Joe Harris, and wife Janet, of West Plains, Missouri.
She is preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Ralph Ragsdale, Ralph’s son, Lee Ragsdale and her sister Margaret Townsend.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 2019, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Pottersville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pottersville Cemetery, Gideon’s, West Plains Elks or Spring Creek Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Wendy Harris Dunkin
December 30, 2019 @ 4:07 pm
Prayers for my precious family ! Mona Sue was one in a million, an awesome lady! She will be truly missed! Love you all!
Regina Fotovich
January 2, 2020 @ 8:09 am
Thank you for the kind words, it is comforting to hear from those who knew and loved her.
Amber Redburn
December 30, 2019 @ 4:09 pm
Regina, Larry, and Fotovich Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family upon the loss of your Mother/Grandmother..Mona. You and your family will be in my daily prayers. May God comfort, encourage, and strengthen all of you thru this difficult time. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
Regina Fotovich
January 2, 2020 @ 8:11 am
Thank you for thinking of us at this difficult time and offering words of remembrance and encouragement.
Renee Stephens
December 31, 2019 @ 8:00 am
My deepest sympathy to your family for the loss of such a sweet lady.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Greg and Renee Stephens
Regina Fotovich
January 2, 2020 @ 8:13 am
Thank you for the kind words, it is comforting to hear from those who knew her.
John Burkhead
December 31, 2019 @ 10:19 am
Mrs. Ragsdale was a fine teacher. It was my privilege to work with her at Fairview.
Regina Fotovich
January 2, 2020 @ 8:14 am
She touched so many lives during her years at Fairview, thank you for the kind words.
debbie lynne talbert
December 31, 2019 @ 12:58 pm
My deepest sympathy to Mona’s family. Ralph was my bus driver when I was attending Fair View School and Mona was my daughter’s teacher in grade school. She was an awesome individual and will be greatly missed by all.
To Regina and Michelle, Who I knew as friends, Know she will always be watching over you from Heaven!
Regina Fotovich
January 2, 2020 @ 8:21 am
My parents always thought so much of of the Tuthill kids and it is so kind of you to offer words of comfort. We spent so many long hours sitting together on the bus, they are among my fondest memories of growing up, you made a long bus ride fun! Again, thank you for thinking of us and making me smile.
Kim
December 31, 2019 @ 3:15 pm
Prayers for the Ragdale & Kosin families.
Memories of grade school days come rushing back.. Beautiful years… Blessed to have had her in my life as a child and I know that her and some of her fellow alumni are rejoicing in the heavens…
Comfort and peace be with all who knew her
Regina Fotovich
January 2, 2020 @ 8:22 am
Thank you for the words of comfort at this difficult time, it is through our faith that we will get through our grief over losing her.
Cindy Stewart
December 31, 2019 @ 5:29 pm
My visits to West Plains every summer wasn’t complete until I spent time with Uncle Ralph, Aunt Mona and Regina and Michelle at their farm in Pottersville. I have a special place in my heart for those times shared and memories made. My deepest condolences to you.
Regina A. Fotovich
January 6, 2020 @ 2:04 pm
We love you and miss seeing you as often as we did growing up. Who can forget the hay rides, trips to the river and accidentally falling into the creek, what a great childhood we all had.
Pam Land Solomon
January 1, 2020 @ 2:13 am
She was a precious soul. I know you all will miss her dearly. She gave me so many great “high school days” memories. I loved her and your whole family. Absolutely one of the best memories I have was staying at your home in Pottersville. Every time I think of her or picture her she has a radiant smile on her face. This ole world lost an angel when Mona passed. I’m saddened for your loss and I’ll be sending prayers and good thoughts. Just picture your Dad awaiting her arrival with heavenly open arms to welcome her. I know she is smiling. Love you!
Regina A. Fotovich
January 6, 2020 @ 2:06 pm
Thank you so much for sharing your memories of our mom, she did always have a big smile on her face. It is comforting to hear how you remember her and to think back on those fun days.
Holly Booth
January 12, 2020 @ 6:15 pm
Im gonna miss her so much…my sympathy for the family and friends of Mrs Ragsdale…she was my 3rd grade english teacher at fairview elementary school…she was loved by many…it wont be the same without her. I hope the family finds peace.
jimmy smith
January 1, 2020 @ 6:45 am
Mona and Ralph were my very good friends in 1956 and continued to be part of my most remembered folks. They helped many times while I grew into adulthood and were as close as family. They exemplified the Christian life at all times and were role models for me.
I often think of Mona and Ralph and it warms my heart to have known such wonderful people.
I look forward to enjoying eternity with them.
Jimmy Smith
Regina A. Fotovich
January 6, 2020 @ 2:08 pm
Thank you so much for your words of remembrance, they are comforting to us and help so much at this sad time.
Mark McKinney
January 1, 2020 @ 4:17 pm
She was known as Mrs. Ragsdale when she was my teacher in Fairview Elementary and I enjoyed her so much as my teacher and friend. RIP
Regina A. Fotovich
January 6, 2020 @ 2:09 pm
She loved all her students and would have done anything for all of you. As a teacher now, I can only hope to touch half as many lives as she did. Thank you so much for the kind words.
Terrie Honeycutt
January 3, 2020 @ 7:24 pm
I was privileged to be Ms Mina Sue’s Principal at Fairview beginning in the Spring of 1993. I found her to be a dedicated teacher who loved her profession and those she worked with and for. More importantly she demonstrated in her daily life her love for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. That is the best legacy that anyone can ever leave. My prayers are with you and your familybin the days and months ahead. Sincerely, Terrie Honeycutt
Regina A. Fotovich
January 6, 2020 @ 2:11 pm
Her greatest achievement was being a teacher and she gave it everything she had. Thank you so much for the wonderful words of remembrance.
Alyssa Malone (the Malone family)
January 4, 2020 @ 8:50 am
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I always grew up hearing stories about how what a wonderful and kind lady she was. I was lucky enough to meet her a few times when she came to visit my grandpa, Lee Ragsdale. Sending prayers and love your way.
Regina A. Fotovich
January 6, 2020 @ 2:17 pm
Thank you Alyssa for the comforting words. She loved all of you guys and loved coming to Oklahoma to visit.
Jane and Jim
January 7, 2020 @ 4:11 pm
Your mother touched many young lives in her teaching career.
A lasting legacy that is shared by all teachers.
Regina Fotovich
January 14, 2020 @ 6:46 pm
Thank you so much for the kind words, she loved being a teacher.
Ruth J Smith
January 8, 2020 @ 9:22 am
A true Christian lady who will be missed greatly. I was an Elk member and always admired her. She was a wonderful friend and wife.
Regina Fotovich
January 14, 2020 @ 6:47 pm
Thank you so much for the kind words. It is so comforting to hear from people who knew her well.
Karin Burgess
January 16, 2020 @ 8:58 am
Your mother was one of the nicest women I’ve ever met. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Please know my thoughts are with you and your family during this time.