Valerie Michelle Ragsdel Keeton, daughter of Donald G. Ragsdel and Helen Casey Baker, was born on August 24, 1972 in Dearborn, Michigan and departed this life on October 4, 2019 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri at the age of 47 years.

Ms. Keeton was a former cashier for Huck’s in Dexter and she was a resident of Sikeston.

She is survived by her mother, Helen Casey Baker of Bloomfield; by her father, Donald G. Ragsdel and wife Jamie of Dexter; by her long-time companion, Alan Christopher Mansker of Sikeston, by her sister, Monica Houchins of Sikeston; by her step-brother, Chris Fleming of Knoxville, Tennessee; by her niece Amber Chasteen and by three great-nephews.

Friends may call at Calvary Baptist Church in Dexter on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 

A memorial service will then be conducted at Calvary Baptist Church on Saturday, October, 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Danny Collins officiating.

Rainey- Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.