Ramona was born on June 7th, 1933 in Brigham City Utah. She became a professor of Librarian Science at the University of Memphis. She had a passion for children’s literature. She was a professor there for 45 years before retiring.
Ramona married Dick Mahood in 1966. They were married for 53 years. Together, they enjoyed traveling, fine art, museums, and classic cars. Ramona was an active knitter and knitted many beautiful sweaters and scarves. She used to always say she found it very therapeutic and that she needed another sweater like she needed a hole in the head.
Ramona is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Effie Madson, and her brother, Stanley W. Madson.
Ramona is survived by her husband, Dick Mahood, and many nieces and nephews.
The memorial service will be held at HM Patterson and Son Funeral Home, Marietta Georgia, on July 21st at 2:00 pm. Reception to follow.
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” Dr. Seuss