Karen Minnette Ramsey

KAREN MINNETTE RAMSEY , 77, of Cedar Park, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

Karen was born to the late William “Bill” and Minnette (nee Bergmire) Woods on April 26, 1946, in East St. Louis Illinois. Karen grew up in Belleville Illinois spending time with her family, friends, and school activities.

Karen attended Signal Hill School and Belleville Township High School (West) in Belleville Illinois. After high school, Karen attended Belleville Junior College and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville completing her master’s degree.

Karen had fond memories of growing up in Belleville. She was a high school majorette, worked on the school yearbook, and played the clarinet. She learned to play piano, which was a hobby she continued throughout her life. Karen had many lifelong friends from elementary school, high school, college, and work whom she loved to spend time with.

Karen was a passionate and inspirational guidance counselor and educator for over 40 years in Southern Illinois and Texas. She spent most of her career working at Red Bud Elementary in Red Bud, Illinois, and Sneed Elementary in Houston, Texas.

Karen had many lifelong friends from elementary school, high school, college, and work whom she loved to spend time with. She enjoyed all holidays (and the cooking and food) with her parents, brothers, sisters, parents, aunts and uncles throughout her life. Later in life, she applied her love of the holidays to the creation of handmade seasonal wreaths.

Karen loved to travel. She traveled to New Orleans many times and loved to take river cruises at various locations throughout the United States. One of her favorite trips was a trip to Hawaii with her grandchildren.

Survivors:

2 Sons:

Scott Ramsey Cedar Park, TX

Brian Ramsey Cedar Park, TX

2 Grandchildren:

Jackson & Madilyn Ramsey Cedar Park, TX

3 Sisters:

Linda (David) Weiner St. Louis, MO

Nancy (John) Youngerman St. Charles, MO

Diane (Tom) Gross Red Bud, IL

1 Brother:

Roger (Cynthia) Woods St. Charles, MO

Former Husband:

John Ramsey Houston, TX

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents – Bill and Minnette, 1 Brother - William (Shirley) Woods, In-laws - Charles and Ora Ramsey, and 1 Sister-in-law - Cynthia Ramsey

Celebration of Life Gathering: Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family would like donations to be made in Karen’s honor to Red Bud Elementary School or The Alzheimer's Association (https://act.alz.org/)