Wilma S. Ramsden, 86, a resident of Willow Valley Manor, died Monday, May 21, 2012.
She was married 64 years to David H. Ramsden. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late George E. and Florence Payton Smith.
Mrs. Ramsden was a Registered Nurse who had a deep love of nursing. Her employment as a Registered Nurse included work at Germantown Hospital, school nurse at Lower Moreland and work as an industrial nurse at Bell Telephone. She was a member of the Ascension Lutheran Church in Willow Street. Her interests included Bible Study and reading. She enjoyed volunteering at the visitor’s desk at Willow Valley Manor.
Surviving besides her husband are two sons, David H., Jr. husband of Dawn Ramsden of Ottsville, PA, and John G. husband of Carol Ramsden of Huntingdon Valley, PA; a daughter, Janis May wife of Gus Orr of Phoenixville, PA; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at The Orr Auditorium at Willow Valley Manor, 211 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA with the Rev. Steven R. Bowser officiating. Friends may greet the family following the service. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family in Lawnview Cemetery, Rockledge, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Ramsden’s memory may be made to Ascension Lutheran Church, 600 E. Penn Grant Road, P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, PA 17584-0635.