Loretta Scott Raey

August 6, 2012 Loretta Scott Ramsey passed from this life on August 3, 2012 in Broken Arrow, OK at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 3 days. She was born on October 31, 1934 in Catoosa, OK to Claude and Hazel (Slater) Scott. Loretta was the Valedictorian of the Catoosa High School class of 1951 and continued to keep in touch with her classmates all of her life. She was a cheerleader, basketball player, softball player and Annual Homecoming Queen. On July 4, 1953, Loretta married Melton E. "Zeke" Ramsey in Catoosa, OK and they started their family. Despite being a successful career woman and manager at Ford Motor Company, Loretta was most proud of her kids and grandkids. Loretta's friends and sisters used to tease her about how "the longer she talked the more perfect her kids or grandkids became." She also enjoyed travelling and going to "therapy," which included playing the slots at the casino. Loretta will be missed dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Hazel Scott; sisters, Ruby, Ruthie, Toots, Claudine, and Corrine; and brothers, Jackie, J.C., John and Cecil. Loretta is survived by her husband of 59 years, Zeke Ramsey; children, Mike Ramsey and wife Shelley, Robin Ramsey and partner Kathy O'Neal, and Valerie Spreiter and husband Terry; grandkids, Jason Ramsey, Ashley Ramsey, Jacob Ramsey, Ben Spreiter, Caleb Spreiter, Casey Spreiter and Lindsey Spreiter; great grandchildren, Stormie, Alex, Millie, Zeke, Ethan and Jackson; sister, Connie Shockley; and numerous other nieces, nephews, family members and friends. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Catoosa, OK with Interment following at Wofford Cemetery in Catoosa, OK. Kennedy-Kennard, 918-266-2112. www.kennedycares.com