Summary
Jane Ragsdale, a camp director in Kerr County, Texas, died in floods on July 4th. She was well-known for running the Heart O’ the Hills camp for girls and was the only person who lost their life at the camp during the flood.
Key Facts
- Jane Ragsdale was in her late 60s and directed the Heart O' the Hills camp.
- The flood occurred on July 4th in Kerr County, Texas.
- Jane was the only person who died at Heart O’ the Hills when it was between camp sessions.
- Her family bought the camp in the 1970s, and she began running it in 1988.
- The flood was catastrophic, affecting multiple areas, including nearby Camp Mystic where others died.
- Jane also volunteered in Guatemala as an interpreter and project organizer.
- She was known for her positive impact on campers, teaching them various skills.
- The camp community considered her a central, beloved figure.
