Esther F. Ramsey Obituary (1924 - 2016)

Esther F. Ramsey, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Morristown Manor in Morristown. Born Feb. 19, 1924, in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the Rev. John W. and Mary (Bascom) Dennis. she married Dale E. Ramsey on April 1, 1945, and he preceded in her in death June 9, 2006. She is survived by two sons: Thomas G. Ramsey and wife, Carol; and Philip Ramsey and wife, Cindy, all of Shelbyville; one daughter, Debra Zargarian and husband, Ron, of Indianapolis; one sister, Mary Lou Tinsley of Shelbyville; 11 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ramsey was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Warren Ramsey; three brothers, Loren Dennis, Eugene Dennis and Dr. John W. Dennis; five sisters, Naomi Buchanan, Ruth Benifiel, Lucy Bogue Borradaile, Grace Robertson and Julia Chwala; and two granddaughters. She graduated in 1942 from Centerville High School. Mrs. Ramsey was a homemaker but had many interests. She drove a van for Shelby County Special Education and helped with activities with the children. Her special interest was Sunday school. She taught over 55 years at Shelbyville First Church of the Nazarene, where she was a longtime member. She also was interested in missions and served as the missionary president for many years. She and her husband enjoyed Work and Witness trips for the Nazarene Church International, one of which was to Sun Valley Indian School in Arizona. Mrs. Ramsey loved and supported the school. Esther loved to read and study the Bible, and she enjoyed writing devotional articles and short stories about her life. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Shelbyville First Church of the Nazarene, 2315 S. Riley Highway. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 30, 2016, at the church, with Pastor Steve Bohall officiating. Burial will be at Bennett Cemetery in Shelby County. Memorial contributions may be given to Nazarene Missions International in care of Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, Shelbyville, IN 46176.