Kay Ellen Rambo

Kay Ellen Rambo obituary, Medaryville, IN

Kay Ellen Rambo

Kay Rambo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Frain Mortuary - Winamac on Dec. 10, 2025.
Kay Ellen Rambo, 83, of Pulaski, IN (formerly of Hessville, IN) passed away at 10:15 AM Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Winamac, IN. She was born on November 12, 1942 in East Chicago, IN to the late Ralph and Nancy Ann (Wright) Goodson. In 1961, Kay graduated from Morton Senior High School in Hammond, IN. On April 28, 1962, she married her high school sweetheart, Melldoran "Mell" Rambo.
Kay was a member of TOPS in Star City, IN. She was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed gardening, sewing, and cooking. Kay supported her children in all that they did. She also enjoyed playing BUNCO, handheld video games, and bowling. Kay will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by:
Melldoran "Mell" Rambo, Sr., Pulaski, IN Husband
Denise M. Rambo, Bangor, MI Daughter
Melldoran "Mel" (Ena) Rambo, Jr., Hammond, IN Son
2 Grandchildren: Lisa and David
2 Great Grandchildren: Alyssa and Victor
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Ralph and Nancy Ann (Wright) Goodson, Parents
Barbara Lyday, Sister
Bill Goodson, Brother
Mike Goodson, Brother
Wanda Stevens, Sister
Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac, IN.
The Family will Host a Celebration of Life at a later date.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to a Charity of the Donor's Choice.
Online Condolences may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.
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