Mrs. Dixie Lee Ragland Nichols
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Mrs. Dixie Lee Ragland Nichols

  • February 19, 1937 - July 18, 2011
  • Benton, Arkansas
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“Grandma, I miss you soo much, and I loved you more than anything. You were the best grandma in the world and I will never forget all that you have...Read More » ”
1 of 16 | Posted by: Lori Nichols - El dorado , AR

“Teresa, Diana, Rick & families, I am so sorry for your loss. Dixie was such a special lady. I am so thankful I saw her at reunion this year. ...Read More » ”
2 of 16 | Posted by: :Lisa (Carson) Weir - Brookland, AR

“Dixie was a great and sweet friend. I will always cherish the memory of our good times at the horse races. ”
3 of 16 | Posted by: Pat Miller Read - Tumbling Shoals, AR

“Terry, Rick, Diana & families, Our love and sympathy, you had wonderful parents. We had some good times together in St. Louis.(partying) And...Read More » ”
4 of 16 | Posted by: Bob & Sarah Jo Rosamond Lindsey - IL

“I will cherish all my memories of Dixie, She was a special friend, and will be missed by all Who were lucky enough to have known her. My deepest ...Read More » ”
5 of 16 | Posted by: Jo Ann Lindsey - Jackson, TN

“SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND PRAY THAT OUR GREAT GOD WILL COMFORT YOU ”
6 of 16 | Posted by: YVONNE CROWELL - TENINO, WA

“Sorry for your loss ”
7 of 16 | Posted by: Richard McChain

“Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with both of you! ”
8 of 16 | Posted by: Elizabeth Crouch - Sardis, AR

“Diana, Emory, Emory Jr. Rick, & Teresa; We were all fortunate to have your mother in our lives. Everyone that knew her, knew that her stuborn streak...Read More » ”
9 of 16 | Posted by: Valerie Morgan - Bryant, AR

“Diana, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you during this time and the hard times that...Read More » ”
10 of 16 | Posted by: Tony & Ramona Phifer - Benton, AR

“Emory, so sorry to hear of your grandma's passing. I know she was beloved by you. I know that you will miss her greatly. Wanted you to know that...Read More » ”
11 of 16 | Posted by: Carlene Webb - Benton, AR

“Emory Martin III, sorry for your lose and your family is in my prayers. ”
12 of 16 | Posted by: Brent M. Hill - Conway, AR

“I remember my sister Sallye, Dixie, and I playing Jacks for hours. I had to beg them to let me play. They played with 100 steel Jacks and you had to...Read More » ”
13 of 16 | Posted by: Carolyn Wilmoth Kincaid - NV

“Dixie has been such a special person to me. She reminded me so much of my favorite aunt. We just hugged each other on Sunday morning at church. I...Read More » ”
14 of 16 | Posted by: Polly Fricke - bryant, AR

“So sad to hear about my great friend and classmate, Dixie. I had the great fortune to meet her a couple weeks ago in Jonesboro when she was here...Read More » ”
15 of 16 | Posted by: Ron Miller - Jonesboro, AR

“Diana, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. David, Paula and family ”
16 of 16 | Posted by: Paula Allinson - Benton


Dixie Lee Ragland Nichols, 74 of Benton, died Monday July 18, 2011. She was born February 19, 1937 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Leroy Edwin“Chick” and Hazel Jewell Morris Ragland. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Bryant.
She is survived by her children, Teresa Nichols of St. Louis, MO, Rick Nichols and wife Terri of Malvern and Diana Martin and husband Emory of Lonsdale; six grandchildren, Melissa Thomas and husband Craig of St. Charles, MO, Maranda Wilson and husband Nathan of Malvern, Emory Martin and wife Tiffany of Benton, Lori Nichols of El Dorado, Matt Martin and wife Kara of Benton, David Nichols of Malvern; seven great-grandchildren Erica, Shiler, Charlie, Ava, Jordan, Mackenzie & Mkynli; nephew Matt Orman and wife Dusty of Bryant; and one great-nephew Gray.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Fred Nichols and her sister Frances Orman.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30am on Thursday July 21 at Griffin Leggett Forrest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy 5 North, Alexander AR 72002, with Bro. Hammett Evans officiating. A graveside committal service will be conducted at 3:00pm in Nichols Cemetery in Marked Tree. Serving as pallbearers will be David Nichols, Emory Martin, Jr., Emory Martin, III, Matt Martin, Craig Thomas & Matt Orman. Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan Wilson, Dane Wooten & Ben Balisterri. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Wednesday July 20 at the funeral home.