Annie “Louise” Ramsey, of Montgomery, West Virginia, died July 28, 2009 at Hubbard House in Charleston after a short illness. Born in Elberton, Georgia, June 11, 1918, to Leonard and Annie Ruth Anderson, Louise moved to Montgomery in 1935 to attend New River State College. Soon after, she married her late husband, Walter Woodrow Ramsey. She worked as a first grade teacher for Fayette County Schools for 37 years until her retirement in 1982. Louise received her Bachelor of Arts from Morris Harvey College in Charleston, WV and was a member of the Montgomery Baptist Church, Montgomery Woman’s Club, and Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority. Louise enjoyed gardening, needle-crafting, working crossword puzzles and socializing. Most who knew her agree that her delightful stories and dazzling smile could brighten any room. She especially loved fishing, a hobby she often enjoyed with her grandchildren.
Louise is survived by her son, Dr. Walter Ramsey (Kimberly) of Charleston, WV, three grandchildren, Seth, of New York, N.Y; Hilary, of Washington, D.C; Brandon of Huntington, WV; and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held at Montgomery Baptist Church at 11:00 am Thursday, July 30 with Rev. C.J. Ryder and Rev. Leland Swor officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at Montgomery Memorial Park in London, WV. O’Dell Funeral Home in Montgomery is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Montgomery Baptist Church, Montgomery, WV 25136 or Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawha Dr., Charleston, WV 25311. Expressions of sympathy can be sent at www.odellfuneralhome.com.
The family deeply appreciates the kindness and compassion of those who cared for Louise at Hubbard Hospice House and CAMC Memorial Hospital 3-West during her final days. The excellent care provided by her family physician, Dr. William Harris and his caring staff over the last 35 years will always be remembered.