Mary Nell Royal Ramsay

Well known Columbus resident, Mary Nell (Royal) Ramsay, 93, died Saturday, December 10, 2016, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary Nell was born in Opelika, Alabama on November 2, 1923, to the late Alice Greer Royal and William Edgar Royal, Sr. She graduated from La Fayette High School in 1942. Mrs. Ramsay was a United States Government Employee at Fort Benning, Georgia during World War II, where she met the love of her life, Alan. She was, thereafter, a dedicated employee of the Georgia Power Company, Robinson Humphrey Stocks and Bonds, and Raymond Rowe Furniture. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Columbus.

Mrs. Ramsay was predeceased by her devoted husband of sixty-six years, Alan Clifford Ramsay, Sr. She is survived by; her son, Alan Clifford Ramsay, Jr. (Betsy); her daughter, Jill Ramsay Regan (Tom), her daughter, Sally Ramsay Humber (Steve); her grandchildren, Courtney Wagner (Chris), Katie Byrne (Matt), Carly Bruno (Tino), and Meg Regan, Worth and Clare Williams; and seven great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Landy Sudduth, Alex and Luke Hale, Teddy and Vivienne Byrne, and Hugh Wagner. She has been incredibly blessed to have had her faithful caregiver and friend, Lisa Ward, by her side as well as her mother, Martha Ward, and Cookie Jones for the past thirteen years.

The family will receive guests for visitation at Striffler-Hamby’s St. Elmo Room, 4071 Macon Rd. Columbus, GA on Monday, December 12, 2016 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 13, 2016 in Striffler-Hamby’s Edgewood Hall, followed by a Committal Service at Parkhill Cemetery. Dr. Jimmy Elder will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Columbus Hospice in her memory. On-line condolences may be offered at www. shcolumbus.com.

Arrangements under the direction of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus, GA.