Nadene McConnell Ramsey, age 78 of Demorest, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017.
Born in Habersham County on May 7, 1938, she was a daughter of the late George Vance and Clara Smith McConnell. Mrs. Ramsey retired from Ethicon with 18 years of service. She enjoyed traveling to the beach, being outdoors, gardening, word search puzzles, the Braves, her beloved dog Roxie and having fun with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of the Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson) retiree group. Mrs. Ramsey attended Hollywood Baptist Church and was a member of Fairfield Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Casey” Kenneth Ramsey; son, Randy Ramsey; sister, GayNelle McConnell.
Surviving are her son, Keith Ramsey of Demorest; daughter-in-law, Connie Ramsey of Cornelia; grandchildren, Chris Ramsey, Kelly Ramsey and Casey Ramsey; grandchild and spouse, Kimberly & Cody Thomas; sister, Joan Frost of Sandy Springs; one niece and one nephew.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 am, Thursday, April 13, 2017 from the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Dr. Don Samples and Rev. Chad Hall officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairfield Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or Habersham Humane Society, 555 Monroe St., Unit 20, Clarkesville, GA 30523.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
