of Oark, AR
November 28, 1936 - April 8, 2022
Mary Ramona Bailey, 85, died Friday, April 8, 2022, in Oark. She was born November 28, 1936, in San Jon, New Mexico, to Elbert and Tressie Fay (Harmon) Sherrel. Ramona was fond of hiking, flower gardening, and Elvis. She was deeply devoted to her family and hosted family lunch after church every Sunday. Ramona was quick or her feet, ''spicy'', and a skilled karate artist.
She is survived by one son, Arley Clinton Bailey and wife Denise; nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Ramona is preceded in death by her husband of forty-six years, Arley; one brother, Brooklyn Sherrell; and one sister, Elberta Freeman.
A graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2022, at Sherrellville Cemetery in Batson. Edward Gordon, Logan Smith, Billy Rogers, Sean Crain, Kenny Rogers, Clint Bailey, Memphis Crain, and Derek Pannell will serve as bearers.
For Clint and our loved ones, we rejoice that Aunt Ramona is with Jesus and her loved ones in heaven (which are also our loved ones). My memory of growing up in Tulsa often includes your mom and dad with you gathering for a meal and Aunt Ramona always providing pies from Bama - my favorite being cherry. She was certainly respected and loved at her workplace where she supervised other workers. She always had a lovely smile and I can still hear her laughter in my memories, especially when she was with Aunt Bonnie, though Daddy teased her all the time and got her to laughing a lot as well. She was very special to all of us and we will miss her.
Clinton- We sure loved working with your dear Mama in her years at Bama Pie. She worked circles around us younger ones and always kept us laughing! She was a great treasure. Grace and peace to you and your family.
Sorry for our loss ! She meant so much too us all ! One of the good ones for sure !! Rip Aunt Ramona until we meet again !
We all loved your mom she took care of us when growing up an we all helped her has she aged hate to let her go but we will see her soon we love you Clint an family love you aunt romona
Sorry for your loss
So sorry for you loss Clint
We love you all 💕
So sorry for your loss. She will be missed by many.
Sorry for your loss