Andrea Raglow Death: It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we mourn the passing of Andrea Raglow, a devoted teacher, beloved friend, and a radiant soul who left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. As the Edmond, Oklahoma community gathers in grief, we also gather in gratitude—for the life of a woman who touched so many lives with her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering faith.
Andrea was more than a teacher. She was a guide, a mentor, a listener, and a nurturer of the human spirit. Her classroom was not just a place of academic learning—it was a sanctuary of compassion, curiosity, and care. Whether she was helping a struggling student find their voice or offering words of encouragement to a colleague, Andrea always made time for others. She led not with ego, but with humility, empathy, and grace.
A lifelong learner herself, Andrea believed deeply in the transformative power of education. Her passion for teaching was not rooted merely in textbooks or lesson plans, but in the belief that every child had a unique light within them—one that deserved to be seen, nurtured, and celebrated. Her students flourished under her care, many of whom would later say that she helped shape not only their academic lives, but their character and confidence as well.
To her friends and fellow parishioners, Andrea was a living example of quiet strength and faithful devotion. Her love for her faith and her church community was evident in every part of her life. Whether volunteering at parish events, singing joyfully at Mass, or leading by example through simple acts of kindness, Andrea embodied the virtues of patience, charity, and faith.
Tonight, following Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m., we will gather in our church to pray the Rosary for Andrea. We invite everyone who knew her—and those who knew of her light—to join us in this sacred moment of remembrance and prayer. As we lift our voices together in the gentle rhythm of the Rosary, we remember Andrea’s steadfast devotion to Mary and her commitment to living a life rooted in Christ’s love.
In these quiet prayers, we will echo Andrea’s own life of contemplation and service. The Rosary was more than a prayer to her—it was a comfort, a rhythm of peace in both joyful and sorrowful times. And so, it is fitting that we honor her memory through this beautiful devotion, gathering as a community to entrust her soul to our Blessed Mother.
Andrea’s life was marked not by accolades or attention, but by the quiet legacy of love she left behind in the hearts of those she served. Her impact ripples outward—through every student she taught, every colleague she encouraged, every friend she uplifted, and every stranger she treated with dignity and respect. She leaves behind a legacy of goodness that will not fade with time, but instead grow as others carry her kindness forward.
To those who loved her most—her family, her close friends, her students past and present—know that your grief is shared by an entire community. Andrea’s absence leaves an ache that words cannot ease, but her spirit remains alive in the beauty she cultivated in this world. In her soft-spoken wisdom, in her laugh, in her selfless service—she revealed the face of Christ to others.
Though we mourn today, we also celebrate. We celebrate a life well-lived, a race faithfully run, a soul who now rests in the arms of her Creator. The promise of our faith assures us that death is not the end, and that we will one day be reunited with Andrea in the light of God’s eternal love.
Let us also take this moment to reflect on how we might continue Andrea’s legacy in our own lives. Let us teach with love. Let us serve with humility. Let us pray with devotion. Let us care deeply for our communities and carry one another’s burdens. In doing so, we not only honor Andrea—we become the living continuation of the love she gave so freely.
Andrea once said—perhaps to a student or a friend—that “you never know the impact you make just by showing up with love.” Those simple words encapsulate the beauty of her spirit. She showed up. For her students. For her church. For her friends and family. For the stranger who needed a smile or a kind word. Her presence made a difference, and her absence now leaves a deep void.
But in the space of that loss, may we plant seeds of hope. Seeds that bloom into classrooms full of compassion, communities filled with kindness, and churches grounded in faith. Let her life inspire us to love better, to listen more deeply, and to serve more selflessly.
As we say goodbye for now, we hold fast to the promise that Andrea is with the saints and angels, rejoicing in the eternal embrace of the One she served so faithfully in life. We believe that her gentle soul is now resting in peace, where there is no more pain, only joy in the presence of God.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.
To Andrea Raglow—teacher, friend, mentor, servant of God—you will be forever remembered, deeply missed, and eternally loved. Thank you for your life. Thank you for your love. And thank you for showing us how to live with grace.
