Lela Ramsey

Lela Fay Ramsey, 89, of Elgin, was born April 9, 1933, and passed away peacefully on the morning of December 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, David Campbell; and her mother, Ruby Wells Campbell; sister, Helen Campbell; twin sister, Lula Smith; brother, William Campbell. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Harley Ramsey, married on April 16, 1958, in Genoa, IL. Son, Rick Ramsey (Jill); son, Rod Ramsey (Brenda); daughter, Sharon Ramsey Schuman (John); grandchildren, Christopher Schuman, Tabitha (Jarrod) Maness, Brian Schuman, and Brianna Ramsey; 4 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was born in Bonnie, IL and lived her entire life in Illinois. She worked at various jobs in and around Elgin, including Illinois Bell Telephone Company in Genoa, and Simpson Electric and Diamond Tool in Elgin.
Though she was small in stature, she was a feisty woman. Lela was a dedicated volunteer at Sherman Hospital for many years. When she wasn’t working or volunteering, she would spend her days walking at the mall or going to garage sales. She loved cooking for her family and kept her home neat and clean. She would end her days with her favorite sweets or a vanilla ice cream cone.

Lela will be missed immeasurably. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was loved more than words can express.

Graveside services will be held at Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery in Elgin at 11am on Monday, December 12. A Celebration of Life and lunch will follow at the American Legion Elgin Post 57 at 12:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the charity of choice.