Emily Ramsey

Jul 12th, 1994 - Mar 29th, 2020

Emily Ramsey, age 25, of Carterville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 4:35 p.m. at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Emily was born on July 12, 1994 in Carbondale, Illinois, a daughter to Donald Ramsey and Rhonda LeMay.  Emily enjoyed fishing, watching football and living her life to the fullest.

Survivors include her father, Donald Ramsey of Carterville; brother, Donald M. Ramsey of Carterville; two sisters, Valerie Ramsey of Carterville and Julie Holland of Olney, Illinois; three uncles- Roger and Lisa Ramsey of Carterville, Fred LeMay of Marion, Illinois and Kevin LeMay of Florida, and one aunt- Vicky Reynolds of Herrin.

She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents, Marion and Delores Ramsey and Fred and Violet LeMay; and her mother, Rhonda LeMay.

Emily’s wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service is being planned for a later date.

Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin, Illinois is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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6 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Tina Abels

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: March 31, 2020

    You will be greatly missed by everyone that knew you and loved you. You were a loving and kindred hearted person. You always knew how to make a person smile. You will always have a special place in my heart. I will always love you.

  • Guest: Sandra (Sandy) Simpson

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 1, 2020

    Valerie, I am so sorry to hear of your sister passing. you are in my prayers.

  • Guest: Valerie

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 2, 2020

    I am going to miss my sister
    EMILY Ramsey she was not only my sister but my best friend I will see you again some day fly high
    EMILY Ramsey

  • Guest: Tasha Collins

    From: Norris, Illinois

    Date: April 3, 2020

    I am so sorry to here about your sister Emily we will all miss you Fly High for us see you again one day you were a great person to hang out with

  • Guest: Kim Stewart

    From: Ozark , Illinois

    Date: April 3, 2020

    Valerie.
    I can remember you and Emily when you was just kids coming into Carterville Family Practice with your mom and I was the nurse who would take care of you guys.
    You both was very well mannered beautiful girls who I know became awesome beautiful women.
    I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Emily.
    I am praying for you and your family… gone but not forgotten fly high Emily and smile that smile that you had…

  • Guest: Mary clay

    From: Hurst, Illinois

    Date: April 3, 2020

    Gone too soon. So young. Sorry for your loss. Prayers.