Joyce Mae Ragsdale McAllister, 92, of Johnson City, passed away on September 29, 2023.

She was the second baby born in Montgomery, Alabama on January 1, 1931, the daughter of the late E.C. and Ida Mae Ragsdale.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Ross McAllister Sr., daughter Cynthia Joyce McAllister and sisters Florene Miller and Ernestine Owens.

She is survived by her sons Ross McAllister (Lynda) of Collierville, Tennessee and Gary McAllister (Susan Ellis and her children Samuel and Lillian Ellis of Johnson City); grandchildren Mac McAllister (Emily), Meagan Adams (Alex), Benjamin McAllister, and Molly Wood (Kevin); great grandchildren Riley Adams, Clara Adams, Maddie McAllister, Lochlan Adams, and Wyatt McAllister; cousin Martha Sue Gilliland; and several nieces.

Beloved by all, she was affectionately known as “Momo.” She had a green thumb and could grow anything from flowers to ferns. A very talented artist, she loved to draw, sketch and paint. And she made the best chocolate pies in the state of Tennessee!

Visitation for Mrs. McAllister will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Jonesborough United Methodist Church from 12:00-2:00 pm with services to follow at 2:00 pm. The Reverend Michael Lester will officiate. Services will be live streamed via YouTube and Jonesborough United Methodist Church Facebook page. She will be laid to rest with her husband and daughter at the Greenwood Cemetery in Montgomery.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at The Courtyards Senior Living and to long time caregiver Rachel Birchfield for the care and support they provided to her in her final months and days.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Jonesborough United Methodist Church or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.