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Kathleen Ramsey Obituary

Kathleen S. Ramsey NORFOLK - Kathleen S. Ramsey, 96, of Pinewell in Ocean View, died Aug. 28, 2009, at home. Mrs. Ramsey, a native of Coeburn, Va., was born to John Henry and Lavada Addington Steele June 22, 1913. She graduated from Coeburn High School in 1931. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry E. Ramsey Sr.; daughter-in-law, Jahn Thomas Ramsey; brothers, Harry Steele, Robert Steele, Bascom Steele, Monte Steele; and sisters, Mabel Kinzer, Helen Bean, Susie Hunley, Janie Kirby and Lena Steele. Survivors include her daughter, Kathleen R. Marshall and her husband Capt. William J. Marshall Sr. and sons, Dr. Harry E. Ramsey Jr. and his wife Mary Lyall, Robert G. Ramsey Sr., and David L. Ramsey and his wife Kate. Mrs. Ramsey is also survived by her grandchildren, Dr. Harry E. Ramsey III and his wife Emma, Ann Stuart Bugg and her husband Jim, Robert G. Ramsey Jr. and his wife Rhonda, Margaret Marshall Flippen and her husband Scott, William J. Marshall Jr. and his wife Lisa, Elizabeth Ramsey, Zachary Ramsey, Caitlin Ramsey and seven great- grandchildren. Mrs. Ramsey was a member and Ruling Elder of Ocean View Presbyterian Church, a member of the Pinewell Garden Club and the Little Creek Woman's Club. The family will receive friends at the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 31. The funeral will be held Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at 11 a.m. in Ocean View Presbyterian Church, 9200 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, with Dr. John Monroe officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Mann, Dr. Claire Carmen, and the special caregivers from Sentara Home Health, especially Roxie Cramblett and Cynthia Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the memorial fund of Ocean View Presbyterian Church or the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, P.O. Box 2156, Norfolk, VA 23501.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 30, 2009.

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Gail Johnson

September 5, 2009

To All,

So sorry to hear about your loss. Your Mom was a wonderful person who raised a wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

September 1, 2009

So sorry to learn of your family's loss. We at Collegiate have your family in our thoughts.
Charles Cook

Jane Hedgecock

September 1, 2009

So sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers are with you.

Alphonse Kasongo

September 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

August 31, 2009

Dear Harry, Jerry, Kathy and Dave,
My heart is heavy but I know that your mom is at peace now and where she has wanted to be for sometime. Please know that you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Wish I had known sooner as I would have been there. I loved her...she was very special to me and I will miss her.
Love,
Linda Sue

Tim and JoAnn Cockey

August 30, 2009

Dear Jerry, Robert, Elizabeth and family,
Know that we are with you in thought and prayer at this difficult and sad time. May the many memories bring you comfort and joy in the days ahead.
Love and Sympathy,
Tim and JoAnn

August 30, 2009

Harry,
Thinking of you.
Hope all else is going well.
Bob Baydush

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