Ailene Ramsey, 86, of Herrin passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 4:43 P.M. at Herrin Hospital.
Ailene was born October 19, 1925 in Carterville the daughter of Earl and Nellie (Smith) Rhea. She married Thomas Franklin Ramsey on March 22, 1947 and together they shared over 55 years of marriage until his death on November 18, 2002.
She was a member of the Cedar Grove United Methodist Church in Marion and was a retired Pharmacy Tech at Moroni Drug, where she had worked for over 40 years.
Survivors include;
Daughter Debra Browning and husband Robert of Herrin
Granddaughter Amber Browning of Marion
Friend Jim Chiaventone of Herrin
Preceded by her Parents, Husband Thomas Franklin Ramsey and Brother Loren Rhea.
Funeral services will be Friday, June 29, 2012 at 11 A.M. at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. April Turner officiating. Burial will follow in Egyptian Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 9 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home.
For those who prefer memorials may be made to the Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home, 201 South 13th Street, Herrin, Illinois 62948.