Marilyn Eileen Ramsey

Marilyn Eileen (Hammond) Ramsey, age 90 of Dowling, Michigan, passed away on November 17, 2021 with her family by her side. Marilyn was born on May 9, 1931, at home in Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, the daughter of William and Hazel (Risbridger) Hammond.

Marilyn attended Bristol Corners School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1949. On June 4, 1949, Marilyn married Glen Ramsey, and they enjoyed 59 years together until his passing. Marilyn was charge RN at Leila Post Hospital, Battle Creek, Michigan, retiring in 1996.

Marilyn loved being a mom. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, crocheting, canning, and baking. She was famous for baking Christmas cookies, pies, and yeast rolls. She enjoyed time with her family, especially playing with her grandchildren. Marlyn was a devout member of the Country Chapel Church.

Marilyn is preceded in death by her husband Glen O. Ramsey, Jr., her parents William and Hazel Hammond, son Richard C. Ramsey, and siblings Bernard Hammond, Margeret Maneikis, Maurice Hammond, Merle Hammond, and Mildred Hammond.

She is survived by her brother Russel (Jean) Hammond, daughters Kathleen (Bradley) Cooper, Carol Jeffers, Son Mark (Katie) Ramsey, grandchildren Jill (Jon) Schubert, Erin (Geoff) Martin, Jacob (Katie) Jeffers, Savannah Ramsey, Isaak (Emily) Ramsey, Evan Ramsey, Cari Cooper, Aedan Martin, Shelby Gaspard, Desiree B. Ramsey-Kaul, great-grandchildren Aries Cole, Connor Schubert, Logan Schubert, Ellie Jeffers, Madilyn Ramsey.

Contributions in memory of Marilyn can be made to Faith Hospice, https://faithhospicecare.org/donate/, 2100 Raybrook SE, Suite 300; Grand Rapids, MI 49546, the American Cancer Society, https://donate3.cancer.org/, American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, or Country Chapel Church.

Visitation will be Monday, November 22, 2021, from 10:00-11:00 AM with a service at 11:00 AM at the Country Chapel Church, 9275 M-37, Dowling, MI 49050, Pastor Rick Foster officiating. Interment to follow at Banfield Cemetery, Banfield, Michigan with Luncheon at 1:00 PM. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.