Betty Ramsey

Betty Lou Chapman Ramsey, 91, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Friday, May 14, 2021. She was born June 18, 1929 in Advance, Missouri to Walter D. and Anna Hedge Chapman. Betty and James C. Ramsey were united in marriage on May 25, 1951 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and he preceded her in death on May 11, 2012. Betty was member of LaCroix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau, and had been involved in many activities such as Bible study, member of a prayer chain, and serving as a greeter. She is happy to be in Heaven and reunited with her family, especially her beloved husband, and is now dancing a waltz with him as they did so many times before. Betty was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a sweet and kind lady to all she met and loved attending her exercise classes. Survivors include a daughter, Sue Ellen (Brad) Talley of Whitewater, MO; two sons, John N. (Vickie ) Ramsey of Arkansas, Thomas L (Deb) Ramsey of Florida; a brother, Kenneth (Maryann) Chapman; sister-in-law, Dorothy Ramsey of Jackson; three grandchildren, John (Carisa) Pursell of Cape Girardeau, Alexis (Paul) Gayer and Kaylee (Artie) Leecock,, all of Florida; step-grandson, Jody (Mandy) Parker of Kansas; five great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Mackenzie Pursell, Bodhi Gayer, Aubrey Lenavitt and Ayden Leecock; two step great-grandchildren, Kyle and Kylie Parker, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers, Lloyd (Marilyn) Chapman, Raymond (Betty) Chapman, Calvin (Marilyn) Chapman; sister, Verna Lee (Bill) Trickey; sister-in-law, Shirley (Bob) Kurre; brother-in-law, Charles W. Ramsey; and grandson Jason Ramsey. Thank you to our friends at The Lutheran Home. Friends may call from 12:00 pm to 2 pm on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel with the Reverend Kim Holman officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com Ford and Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Betty Ramsey

June 18, 1929 - May 14, 2021