Linda Powell Ramsey, 80, of Morganton, NC, passed away Friday morning, May 23, 2025, while surrounded by her family.
Born in Burke County, NC on April 10, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Willie Marie Ramsey Powell and Joseph Vance Powell, who was born as Arthur Collin Kennington.
Linda was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She fiercely loved her family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers and enjoyed keeping in touch by writing cards, whether or not there was an occasion to do so. Linda was thoughtful and considerate of everyone, and she loved animals, especially her cat, Zoe. Her hobbies included reading, writing journals, and photography, and she retired from Broughton Hospital.
Those left to cherish her memory include the love of her life, Berry Butler of Forest City; sons, Trent Ramsey wife Megan, Mike Ramsey wife Stacey, and Kevin Ramsey; grandchildren, Dillon Ramsey, Maleah Young, husband, Jake, Shelby Ramsey, and Brenna Ramsey; great-grandchildren, Peyton, Dax, Kereghan, Spencer, and Reese; and a half-sister, Nancy Kennington of Norfolk, VA.
In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, George Melton Ramsey; and granddaughter, Lauren Nicole Ramsey.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. John Pritchard officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial contributions to be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, Amorem Hospice, or to Burke County Friends for Animals.
The family would like to express their appreciation to both Hospice of the Carolina Foothills and Amorem Hospice for the compassionate care shown to Linda.
Sossoman Funeral Home
Ramsey, Linda
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