of Melbourne, AR
July 12, 1927 - March 12, 2016
Glenda Mary Ramsey, 88, of Melbourne, Arkansas, departed this life Saturday, March 12, 2016 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas, at the age of 88 years and 8 months.
She was born in Franklin, Arkansas, July 12, 1927, the daughter of Lee Majors and Cleffie Esterlee Williams-Majors. She was a retired employee of Baxter General Hospital, a genealogist, and a member of Melbourne Methodist Church. She was united in marriage to Richard Gale Ramsey on November 2, 1941, and to this union eight children were born. She also raised her sister, Betty Ann Majors-Shelton.
Survivors include three sons, Bob Ramsey (Penny) of Melbourne, Jim Ramsey of DeSoto, Kansas, and Dan Ramsey of Blue Springs, Missouri, five daughters, Carol Brownfield and Barbara (Jerry) Crosby of Melbourne, Liz (Gene) Neal of Salem, Diana (Mickey) Struckle and Cathy Kramer both of Melbourne; twenty-one grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, John Shelton of Horseshoe Bend, sister-in-law, Mary Byram-Majors of Blue Springs, Missouri, and many other relatives including nieces and nephews and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gale; her parents; her stepmother, Sarah Shaw-Kersey-Majors; four brothers, Vince, R.G., J.C. and Willard Majors; three sisters, Johnnie Marney, Willi Mae Seaba, and Betty Ann Shelton; a daughter-in-law, Annette Neill-Ramsey; nine brothers-in-law; eight sisters-in-law; and a beloved grandson, Corey Wayne Hopper.
Pallbearers are Wayne Crosby, Donnie Crosby, Daniel Struckle, Devin Ramsey, Ben Brownfield, and Noah Williams. Honorary pallbearers are Rick Ramsey, Tim Schuh, James Ramsey, Cory Busby, Eric Busby, Frankie Boehm, and Will Boehm.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Melbourne with Steve Stevenson officiating. Burial will follow at the Old Philadelphia Cemetery at Larkin.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Back Pack Program, c/o Melbourne Methodist Church, 306 Lunen St., Melbourne, AR 72556 or Old Philadelphia Cemetery Fund, c/o Betty McCollum, PO Box 176, Melbourne, AR 72556.
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Brenda Marney Barnes
Friday, March 18, 2016
Aunt Glenda left a beautiful legacy for all of our family to enjoy.
Her nieces and nephews are blessed to share our genes and history with her precious sons and daughters she was so proud of.
I am thankful for each memory of her presence, for her example of honesty and hard work, for wisdom and common sense, for her giving spirit, for her love of family and for her smart mouth.
To say she was one of a kind is an understatement. Aunt Glenda and her sisters are snapshots of my grandmother and I am forever grateful to know Cleffie through the lives they lived and memories we all share of Johnnie Lee, Glenda Mary, Willie Mae and Betty Ann. The circle is unbroken. Blessings to all.
Grace and Peace in love, Brenda
Anne Vest
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Bob & Penny, Rick & Jamey, and other families, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I always thought a lot of Glenda. She will be greatly missed by all the family members & friends.
Vera (Keylon) Clifford
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
So sorry to hear of Glenda Mary's passing. She was a dear sweet lady who will certainly be missed by anyone who ever knew her. I have many pleasant memories of her gracious hospitality when our families were neighbors near Franklin. May God comfort your family at this sad time.
Debbie (Jeffery)Moody
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
While I understand that your hearts are saddened, Glenda Mary is having a glorious celebration. No more pain, sadness, or trips to the hospital. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Vickie & John Ramsey
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
My great aunt Clara Ware knew that her cousin Glenda knew our roots and gave me her number. Glenda graciously spent the day with us on a cemetary tour! She was delightful, and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family as you grieve her loss. Love in Christ, Vickie & John
Debbie Armenta
Monday, March 14, 2016
Carol,
My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. May God give you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Debbie Armenta
Carolyn Bookout
Monday, March 14, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I will miss my genealogy buddy. I loved her dearly
Carolyn
David Helm
Saturday, March 12, 2016
we are sorry for your Loss of Mother & Grandmother & Great Grandmother
Sincerely Yours:
David Helm
Steve & Connie Wheeler