Ms. Betty Moss Ragan

It is with profound sadness that the family of Betty Teresa Moss, 67 of Newport, TN announce her passing on January 31, 2024 after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer. Her dauntless spirit and strong faith in the Lord will forever be inspiring.Known for her genuine kindness and unconditional love, Betty Teresa will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to have known her. She will be cherished as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She attributed her joy in taking photos of nature, especially birds and butterflies to looking for the beauty in the world instead of the bad. Betty’s family asks that she be remembered for the laughter she brought to others in life not the sadness of her passing.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Ragan; parents, Leon and Juanita Moss; brothers, Ralph and Carroll Moss; sisters, Minnie Faye Moss, Bobbie Ray Moss Clevenger, and Eulada Moss Grooms.She is survived by husband, David Hogan; daughters, Jennifer (Tim) Steenbergen of Russellville, KY, Emily (Casey) Vincent of Erin, TN; step-son, Tommy Hogan; grandchildren, Callie Keough, Alexis Jones, Sierra Jones, Taylor Jones, Erica Vincent, Payton Vincent, Jaxon Vincent, and Raegan Vincent; great-grandchildren, Gideon, Sidney, Timothy, Chance, and Syia, and Elizabeth; brother-in-law, Larry Grooms; sister-in-law, Faye Valentine; numerous nephews, nieces and friends and lastly, her faithful cat companions that will miss her immensely.Betty’s wishes were to be cremated and a celebration of life will be announced soon. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Costner-Maloy&Brown Funeral Home.Read Obituary