GRACE RAMEY

July 17, 1915 – February 13, 2013

ANDERSON, SC - Grace James Ramey, of Anderson, passed away on February 13, 2013 at National Health Care of Anderson. 

Born in Hart County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Luther James and the late Sara Jane Phillips James.  She retired from J.P. Stevens after 12 years of service.  She was a member of Taylor Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church where she had perfect attendance for most of her life.  She was a Sunday School Teacher for over 75 years and was a member of the Emma Lay Circle, where she had served as the Secretary and Treasurer and Program Chairperson. Grace was the oldest member of the church.

She is survived by her children, Marion J. Ramey of Anderson, SC and Jackie R. Ayers and her husband, Henry of Simpsonville; four grandchildren, Jeff Ramey, who was raised in the home, Joe Ayers, Timothy Ayers and Erick Ayers; seven great-grandchildren, Carly, Sam, Walker, Morgann, Peyton, Tre’ and Emmaligh; and special nieces, Etoile Crain, Wanda Buchanan and Judith Watkins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Ramey; four brothers, Curtis, Hoyt, Thad and Albert James; and a sister, Maude Wilbanks.

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2013, at 3:30 PM at Taylor Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church with Reverend Ray Buchanan and Reverend Brent Lollis officiating.  Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. 

The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends at the church prior to the service from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to Taylor Pentecostal Holiness Church, 711 Glenn Street, Anderson, SC 29625. 

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com