Obituary for Blondean Ramseur
Matthew 5:4 " Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted;
A smile for all, a heart of gold; one of the finest this world could hold,
Never selfish, always kind, these are the memories she leaves behind…
Blondean Ramseur, was born in Iredell County on April 1, 1938, to the late Andrew Rodney Ramseur and Nannie Summers Ramseur. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the age of 83.
She retired from Rental Uniform in Statesville in 2007. She also worked at Barnhardt/Athens Furniture for many years. She worked at Troutman Shirt Company and Statesville Laundry. She also worked at Keaton’s Barbecue with cousin BW Keaton for many years. She attended Chestnut Grove Elementary School and graduated from Unity High School in 1957.
Also preceding her in death was her twin, Lonn Jean Ramseur. Her other siblings including Rodney (Mary H) Ramseur, Jr., Elnora (Lynn) Wilson, John E (Gladys) Ramseur, E. Melvin (Mary D) Ramseur, Ernest W Ramseur, Ray A (Margret N) Ramseur, Sr., and Thomas D (Joanna) Ramseur, brother in- laws, David Chambers and Harry James.
She was a faithful member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church and joined under the leadership of Rev DL McGuire. She was a faithful Sunday School Member, and Vacation Bible School student. She was an original member of the Young Adult Choir, which later changed to the Spiritual Choir. She was a Senior Choir member, having served twice as President. She also was a member of the Missionary Circle, Ushers/Greeters Ministry, Women’s Outreach Ministry, and served on the Executive Board of the 5th Sunday Singing Convention, and Kitchen Committee.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her children: Priscilla R. Simmons of the home, Jeffrey T. Ramseur of Hickory, Derek (Carlotta) Ramseur of Cleveland, and Sheldon E. Ramseur of the home; one grandchild, Keigan T. Parker; her siblings, Lottie Chambers, Shirley (Mildred) Ramseur, Betty R James and Deborah L Ramseur, a sister-in-law, Sarah Ramseur, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
And as she sleeps a perfect sleep, her memory we will always keep!
Celebration of Life Services will be conducted Sunday, February 6, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. Reverend Dale Gibson, Pastor will officiate and Reverend Robert Ramseur will eulogize. Ms. Ramseur will remain at Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home until taken to the church to lie in state at 2:30 p.m.
Members of the family will receive friends at the church from 3:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., but will assemble at the residence at other times.
Visit the Book of Memories for Ms. Ramseur at www.rutledgeandbigham.com. Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is serving the Ramseur Family.
A smile for all, a heart of gold; one of the finest this world could hold,
Never selfish, always kind, these are the memories she leaves behind…
Blondean Ramseur, was born in Iredell County on April 1, 1938, to the late Andrew Rodney Ramseur and Nannie Summers Ramseur. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the age of 83.
She retired from Rental Uniform in Statesville in 2007. She also worked at Barnhardt/Athens Furniture for many years. She worked at Troutman Shirt Company and Statesville Laundry. She also worked at Keaton’s Barbecue with cousin BW Keaton for many years. She attended Chestnut Grove Elementary School and graduated from Unity High School in 1957.
Also preceding her in death was her twin, Lonn Jean Ramseur. Her other siblings including Rodney (Mary H) Ramseur, Jr., Elnora (Lynn) Wilson, John E (Gladys) Ramseur, E. Melvin (Mary D) Ramseur, Ernest W Ramseur, Ray A (Margret N) Ramseur, Sr., and Thomas D (Joanna) Ramseur, brother in- laws, David Chambers and Harry James.
She was a faithful member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church and joined under the leadership of Rev DL McGuire. She was a faithful Sunday School Member, and Vacation Bible School student. She was an original member of the Young Adult Choir, which later changed to the Spiritual Choir. She was a Senior Choir member, having served twice as President. She also was a member of the Missionary Circle, Ushers/Greeters Ministry, Women’s Outreach Ministry, and served on the Executive Board of the 5th Sunday Singing Convention, and Kitchen Committee.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her children: Priscilla R. Simmons of the home, Jeffrey T. Ramseur of Hickory, Derek (Carlotta) Ramseur of Cleveland, and Sheldon E. Ramseur of the home; one grandchild, Keigan T. Parker; her siblings, Lottie Chambers, Shirley (Mildred) Ramseur, Betty R James and Deborah L Ramseur, a sister-in-law, Sarah Ramseur, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
And as she sleeps a perfect sleep, her memory we will always keep!
Celebration of Life Services will be conducted Sunday, February 6, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. Reverend Dale Gibson, Pastor will officiate and Reverend Robert Ramseur will eulogize. Ms. Ramseur will remain at Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home until taken to the church to lie in state at 2:30 p.m.
Members of the family will receive friends at the church from 3:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., but will assemble at the residence at other times.
Visit the Book of Memories for Ms. Ramseur at www.rutledgeandbigham.com. Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is serving the Ramseur Family.