Elizabeth Jayne Ricks Ramsey, age 90, of Murphy, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 in a Murphy care facility. She was a native and resident of Cherokee County for most of her life. She had lived in Akron, Ohio for several years, where she had married her husband, Donald Warren Ramsey Sr. at the Akron Baptist Temple on June 30, 1946.
She was the first secretary of the First Baptist Church of Murphy. She then worked at Farmer’s Home Administration until her retirement. She had graduated from Tri-County Community College with an associate’s degree. She was a secretary for many years for WNC Wagon Train Association. Jayne had also served as president of Murphy Civitan Club. She was referred to as the “First Lady” of the Camp for Sons of the Confederate Veteran’s Company A 29th Regiment NC State Troops, Cherokee Guards, Camp #893.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Murphy, where she had been music director of the junior choir. She had also taught Sunday school, VBS, and sang in the adult choir. Jayne was the longest continuous member of the church. She loved crossword puzzles, reading, and baseball, especially the Atlanta Braves.
She was a daughter of the late Homer Wade and Florence Payne Ricks and the wife of the late Donald Warren Ramsey Sr. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Wade Payne Ricks.
Surviving are four sons, Donald W. Ramsey Jr. of Savannah, Georgia, David R. Ramsey and wife, Mary McKeon Ramsey of Grayson, Georgia, Timothy J. Ramsey and wife, Betsy Hale Ramsey of Atlanta, Georgia, and George P. Ramsey of Murphy; one sister, Frances Perry and husband, Joe of Dallas, Texas; and six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at First Baptist Church of Murphy with the Rev. Jimmy Tanner officiating. Interment was in Sunset Cemetery. Pallbearers were Deacons of First Baptist Church of Murphy. Honorary pallbearers were the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
The family received friends at the church from 12:00-2:45 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy was in charge of all arrangements.
I just found out about the passing of your mother and wanted to offer my most sincere condolences. You have my deepest sympathy, and may she rest in sweet peace.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your precious mother. I pray sweet memories will soothe your heart in the coming weeks ahead.
As believers we know her destination and that you will see her again!
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, JANE WAS ALWAYS A FAVORITE OF MINE. OUR FAMILIES WERE ALWAYS CLOSE AS YOU AND MY BOB GREW UP TOGETHER. AS THE POET SAYS, "GOD ONLY TAKES THE BEST" WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER AND MISS HER.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
EL
I pray God's compassion and love shower Mrs. Ramsey and all of you. God Bless.