Minnie Gene Ramsey

The life of Minnie Gene Ramsey will be remembered and celebrated on March 20th by family and friends at 10:00 AM at the University Heights Baptist Church. Gene was born on March 25th 1927 in Salt Gap, Texas as the youngest daughter of William O. and Mary Murray. She joined her beloved husband and soul mate JL Ramsey on March 17, 2006 at the age of 78. Gene will be remembered by her family and numerous friends as a strong Christian woman, who truly loved her family, friends and church. After retiring from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice with 27 years of service, she spent countless hours as a volunteer at Huntsville Memorial Hospital and The Texas Prison Museum. She was a dedicated member of the University Heights Baptist Church and a loyal member of her Sunday School class. She lead a busy social life, often playing cards with friends or just spending time visiting. Gene’s greatest joy was her family. She cherished the time she spent with her “boys”, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. “Meemaw” was loved by her family as much as she loved them, often telling them how proud she was of them. She is proceeded in death by her husband JL Ramsey, father and mother William O. and Mary Murray, and brothers Raymond and Walter Murray. She is survived by her sister Wilma Hall and brothers Wayne and Norman Murray and numerous nieces and nephews. Gene also leaves her loving son Harold Ramsey and wife Nanette, and son Kent Ramsey and wife Peggy, grandchildren Wendy Jordan and husband Justin, Tracy Taliaferro and husband Tim, Nicole Holland and husband Ken, and Justin “Jake” Ramsey, Great Grandchildren Zachary Zunker, Cole Jordan, Ty Taliaferro, Garrison Zunker, Tori Taliaferro, Jake Holland and looking forward to the arrival of Paige Holland. Gene will be remembered for her spirit of giving to others. She was always willing to give to the sick or those in need, but never willing to take. She will be greatly missed, but her memories will live in the hearts of those who loved her forever. At her request, in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the University Heights Baptist Church. Interment will be at the Brooke Cemetery following the service on Monday. Visitation will be on Sunday, March 19, 2006 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial condolences may be made online at www.shmfh.com.

Minnie Gene Ramsey

March 25, 1927 - March 20, 2006