Irene Ramey

Irene Ramey, age 85, a longtime resident of Hobbs, NM, died in Albuquerque, NM, on Thursday, January 16, 2014 after a long-term illness. She is survived by her children, Jan Browning and husband, Jim of Albuquerque, NM, Max Ramey and wife, Gayla of Placitas, NM, and Jon Ramey and wife, Heather of Liberty, MO; seven grandchildren, Josh Ramey, Eli Browning, Jacob Browning, Elizabeth Bell and husband, Zac, Jeff Ramey, Jack Ramey, and Caitlin Ramey; two great-grandchildren, Bennett and Emma Bell; brother, Kenneth Heatherly of Odessa, TX; and numerous other relatives and friends. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Ramey Jr.; parents, Marl and Frankie Heatherly; siblings, William Heatherly, Jewel Lewis, and James Heatherly. She was born in Kaufman County, TX, in 1928 and graduated from high school in Sundown, TX. Irene was a chief operator for the telephone company in Sundown at the time she met Ray and they were married in 1949. They owned and operated Jax Office Supply in Hobbs for 25 years until their retirement. She was a member of Taylor Memorial Baptist Church. Irene loved cherry cokes and the Hobbs Eagles, but her first love was her entire family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Friends may visit Monday January 20, 2014 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at FRENCH-Wyoming. Visitation will also take place Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. with Services following at 3:00 p.m. in the Prairie Haven Memorial Park Chapel at Prairie Haven Memorial Park in Hobbs. Interment will follow. Irene's family would like to thank the caregivers and staff at North Ridge Special Alzheimer's Care Center and Hospice of New Mexico for their love and care. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400