Rachel Lou Ramsey

Rachel L. Ramsey, born October 1, 1943 to John and Bonnie Lunsford Ramsey. She attended Banner Elk Elementary School, Cranberry High School and Lees-McRae College.

She attended and was a member of Arbor Dale Presbyterian Church from birth until she was unable to attend services. She served as a Sunday School teacher, choir member, custodian and on various committees. She was an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church U.S.A.

Rachel worked at Cannon Memorial Hospital, Glen Raven Hosiery Mill, Banner Elk Glove Factory, Shadowline of Boone and at the Banner Elk Pharmacy for thirty – plus years before retiring.

Rachel was predeceased by her parents, brother Harold and his wife Rebecca Miller Ramsey, and by brother, Johnny and his wife Daphne Bumgarner Ramsey, and by brother-in-law Ronnie Aldridge.

Rachel is survived by sisters, Patricia Aldridge, Betty Sue and husband Jerry Lafferty, Frankie and husband, Martin Needham and by many nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held by the family at a later date.

The family wishes to thank the staff at The Cranberry House and Medi Home Hospice for all the love and care given to Rachel and the family.

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Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Ramsey family.

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