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Colclasure, Minnie E. 'Papa"

Colclasure, Minnie E. 'Papa"

Female 1920 - 2020  (99 years)


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  • Name Colclasure, Minnie E. 'Papa" 
    Minnie E. 'Papa' (Colclasure) Ramsey (1920-2020)
    Minnie E. 'Papa" (Colclasure) Ramsey (1920-2020)
    Birth 17 Sep 1920  Iola, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Reference Number COLC.M011 
    _FGRAVE 208357262 
    Death 22 Mar 2020  Sullivan, Moultrie County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Burial Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, Moultrie County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • G-144
    Person ID I34371  Carl Wayne Gray Research
    Last Modified 8 May 2024 

    Father Colclasure, Richard Arthur,   b. 29 May 1881, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Apr 1956 (Age 74 years) 
    Mother Sutton, Golda Dean,   b. 6 May 1883   d. Dec 1975 (Age 92 years) 
    Family ID F6259  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ramsey, Rayford A.,   b. 2 Jun 1909   d. 18 May 1984 (Age 74 years) 
    Family ID F14061  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 31 Jan 2023 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 17 Sep 1920 - Iola, Clay County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 22 Mar 2020 - Sullivan, Moultrie County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, Moultrie County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Minnie E. “Papa” Ramsey, 99, of Sullivan, passed into the arms of Jesus, Sunday March 22, 2020 in her residence surrounded by her loving family.
      Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made in care of the family. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
      Minnie was born September 17, 1920, in Iola; the daughter of Arthur and Goldie D. (Sutton) Colclasure. She married Rayford A. Ramsey on October 5, 1936, in Effingham; he preceded her in death on May 18, 1984. She enjoyed going fishing, and loved her family and her dog Mater. Minnie was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
      She is survived by her daughter, Carol J. Burkhalter of Sumrall, MS; grandson and caregiver, Scottie (Tracy) Ramsey of Sullivan; plus 17 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
      Minnie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughters, Phyllis Dugan, Marie Utsler, sons, Harold D. Ramsey and Carl E. “Butch” Ramsey, as well as, her brothers and sisters.

  • Sources 
    1. [S15694] (Reliability: 2).