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Elton Ramsey
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Elton Ramsey, age 77, of East Prairie passed away Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Portageville, Missouri.
She was born Jan. 30, 1945, in Dorena, Missouri, to the late William and Hazel (Henderson) Adams. She was of the Methodist faith and had worked as a self-employed beautician until she retired. She loved to cook and share a good meal with her family. She cherished her flowers and working in her yard alongside her furry companions.
She is survived by two sons, Butch Pritchett of East Prairie and Jimmy (Angela) Ramsey of Risco, Missouri; three daughters, Dymisha Wilburn of East Prairie, Cary Lee (William) Schoenau of Washington, Illinois, and Leighanne Weller of Portageville; one sister, Willie Snow of Kevil, Kentucky; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and her beloved dog, Buttercup. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, William Otis Adams; and two sisters, Etta Mae Burney, and Lillie Mae Hill.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, from noon until the time of the service at 1 p.m. at Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie.
Interment will follow immediately at the Dogwood Cemetery in Dogwood under the direction of Shelby Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be shared at: www.southernfuneralservices.com.