Elvira "Vera" Ramirez 80, was born July 31, 1934 in Navasota, Texas. Surrounded by family, Elvira passed away on December 16, 2014 in Shenandoah, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank A. Ramirez, son, Carlos Ray Ramirez, grandson, Henry Ramirez, grandson, Frank Ramon Ramirez and granddaughter,Elisabeth Ramirez. Left to cherish her memory, Sons: Frank R. Ramirez & wife Mona, Frank M. Ramirez & wife Lydia, Gilbert M. Ramirez & wife Yolanda, Robert Ramirez & wife Arlene; daughters: Mary Jane Ramirez & Luis Castro, Dora Elizabeth Ramirez & Raul Valladares, Teresa Diaz & husband Oscar; daughter-in-law, Helen Ramirez; 34 grandchildren; 94 great-grandchildren; 37 great great grandchildren; 7 sisters; 2 brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. Elvira will be greatly missed by her family and friends.