Marilyn Eleanor Ramp, 91, Marion, passed away in her home at 7:05 am on Saturday, December 19, 2020. She was born in Cadillac, Michigan, on Tuesday, November 5, 1929, to Glen and Retha (Hollenbeck) Cook. She was married to Franklin L. Ramp, who preceded her in death.
Marilyn graduated from Cadillac High School and attended Marion College. She worked in the medical field most of her life and retired from Veterans Hospital after ten years of service. She attended Bethel Church. Some hobbies and special interests of hers included camping, fishing, puzzles, and crocheting baby blankets.
Survivors include her daughter, Karen (Rick) Blankenship; step-daughters, Michelle (Doug) Melchi, Lindy Ralston, and Karen Rankin; step-son, Gregory (Julie) Ramp; sisters, Donna Whaley and Glenna (George) Burnett; grandsons, John (Jody) McCoin, Chad (Angie) McCoin, Jason (Sherrie) McCoin, Eddie (Jenny) Stallsmith, and Ryan Charles; granddaughter, Kellie Charles; special sister-in-law and friend, Phyllis Hockett; 14 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Patti Charles; brother, David (Betty) Cook; and sister, Bernadine Knoch.
The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Monday, December 28, 2020, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Heart to Heart Hospice for their love and care.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Marilyn’s life will begin at 1:00 pm. Burial will take place at Grant Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association, 50 E. 91st St., Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830.
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