Irene May Ramsey

Irene May Ramsey, 85 or Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 9:46 am Monday, March 4, 2013 in her residence. On November 10, 1927, Irene was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Hamford S. and E. Fairy (Crelling) Smith. She married Allan M. Ramsey on August 20, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio. He preceded her in death on November 18, 2005. Irene moved from Warsaw to Kissimmee, Florida then moved back to the Warsaw area in 2000. She worked for Ramsey News Company, Warsaw and Show and Sell Publications, West Palm Beach, Florida. Irene was a member of North Salem Church of God, Plymouth and Tiger Fellowship Church, Warsaw. She was lovingly referred to as “The Sunshine Lady” around Retired Tigers. She was a member of Retired Tigers Bible Study Group, “Keepin On” Home Extension Club and was a volunteer with KCH, Miller's Merry Manor and Real Services, Warsaw. Irene is survived by five children, Lawrence (and spouse Susy) Ramsey, Warsaw; Jeanette Martin, Oregon; Rebecca Grubbs and her companion, Dale McMullin, Winona Lake; Burton A. Ramsey, Pierceton and Donald E. (and spouse Vickie) Ramsey, Winona Lake; one sister, Doris (and spouse Fred) Schuld, Macedonia, Ohio; eight grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Frederick Ramsey. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, March 9, 2013 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw with Reverend Gene Gephart officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation hours will be from 9:00 - 11:00 am Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund C/o Health K21 Foundation, 2170 North Pointe Drive, Warsaw, Indiana 46582.