Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA

Obituary For Pearl Marie Ramsey

On Sunday, January 29, 2023, Pearl Marie Ramsey, 78, of Rocky Mount, VA, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest at her residence. She was born January 14, 1945, to the late Pearl Edith Ramsey and the late Willie Mack Ramsey.

Pearl was a Graduate of Lee M. Ward School, Hampton University and University of Connecticut. She was an Elementary School teacher for Norwalk Public Education. Pearl loved singing, and directing choir. She was VBS Coordinator, Advisor to Tutorial Program for Bethel A.M.E, and work with Bulletin Board and Marquee Designer. Pearl was a member of Bethel A.M.E Church, Rocky Mt. VA, Mount Zion Baptist, Norwalk, Conn., a member of Serendipity Chorale, and Phyllis Wheatley Literary Society.

Those left to cherish her memory include two sisters, Lula Catherine Ramsey (late Romo Smith) Mae Roy Ramsey; eight nieces, Robin M. Hopkins, Maya M. Simmons all of Rocky Mount, VA; Regina M. Ramsey (late Anthony J.), Anthony J. (TJ) , Rececca Nicole Ramsey; and Britney Renee Ramsey (Issac A.) all of Virginia Beach, VA; Shardonia B. Paguada ( Mila, Trinity, and Elias) Arronia R. Smith(Brielle) and Catria (Aasha) and one nephew, Arron Romo Smith all of Columbus, Ohio; partner, Robert L. Hairston of Rocky Mount, VA; special family friend, Joe A. Menefee of Ferrum, Virginia; her extended family, Robert L. Hairston (Devon and May), Sarah Wheeler and Robert Scott Hairston and a host of other relatives and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 Noon at Pigg River Baptist Association Building, Rocky Mt. VA, with Presiding Elder Samuel E. Heyward III. Burial will follow at Byrd View Cemetery, 340 Byrd Ln., Rocky Mt. VA. Viewing will be held Friday, February 3, 2023, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required. Other times, the family will receive friends at the home, 395 Donald Ave., Rocky Mt. VA.

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Guest Book

My dear beautiful friend! We met as teachers in the Norwalk School District and became fast friends. Our relationship spanned several years, even after I moved back to Savannah, Georgia. Marie was a very creative teacher , very smart person and she was highly respected in her community. We lost touch over the years, but I never forgot her winning personality, her beautiful smile and her dedication to her profession. Marie will be missed. I offer my sincere condolences to her family, and friends. Rebecca R. Cooper

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My Condolences to the Entire Family of Pearl Marie Ramsey. I will keep the Family in my Prayers. She will be missed. Minnie Edgerton Norwalk Ct

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My condolences to the Ramsey family and thank you for sharing Ms. Ramsey with us. My heart has been heavy all week. My 2nd grade teacher has completed her assignment here on this Earth. Ms. Ramsey was the one and only black teacher I had while attending Norwalk Public Schools and I know she cared about each and every student she taught. Ms. Ramsey made a great impact in my life and I know I made her proud because she told me so. She was so happy I attended and graduated from Hampton University and proud of what I have become. Proud because she helped set the foundation for my love of Math, she let me know I did it well and I can do anything I set my mind to. She not only made an impact at school life she made one in my church life. I loved to hear Ms. Ramsey sing at Mt. Zion and direct, she sure enough would make sure that Sr. Choir was on point and she taught. I can see her in that choir stand right now at Mt. Zion and I know she is Heaven above glorifying the Lord in song. Ms. Ramsey expected excellence and the way she carried herself was regal. I am glad God made her and shared her with us for a little while. Rest your work is complete. 💔 #KendallElementary #HamptonU #MtZionBaptistChurch 💔💔💔Kimberly Gaddy

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Mae Roy, Robin, Maya, and Family, I am holding you all close in my thoughts and prayers during this time. I am lifting you all up to God asking that He holds you close and gives each of you comfort and peace. With my sincere sympathy and love, Ann Love

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Sending love and prayers to the Ramsey Family in your time of sorrow. May God comfort and strengthen you in the days to follow. Marie was a jewel and loved by many. Mike Ferguson

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My condolences to the Ramsey family during this time. May you find comfort in the precious memories you have of your loved one.

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My sincere condolences to my childhood best friend, Mae Roy, and the rest of the Ramsey family. I remember Marie as being intelligent, talented, and kind. I consider her one of the many earthly angels I've encountered during my earthly journey. During my first year of high school, Marie extended an act of kindness toward me that is forever etched in my heart. Heaven, indeed has another angel. Katherine Elliott

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Our sincere condolences and prayers ..June Delores Gamble Norwalk Connecticut

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My sincere condolences to the family..Shirley Fulton Bynum Hillside,N.J.

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I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend Marie. Sincere condolences and sympathy to the family. We continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayer. Sharlene Willis -Norwalk, CT

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My condolences to the family Betty G Burwell

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Mae Roy and family, we are sending our deepest sympathy, love and prayers to you and your family during your hours of bereavement. May God keep you in His care. Love - James and Connie Waddy (Penhook, VA)

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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