Janna & Jeff,

I am so sorry for your loss.

Del, Karen, Janna and Jeffery,

I just learned of Kathy's passing this week. I am shocked and saddened at the loss, especially for you. Kathy was a good and close friend from elementary school through college. She will be missed. Please accept my sympathy.

I had great respect for Kathy am deeply sorry to hear of her passing.  She was a darn good attorney, a true professional, someone I looked up to throughout my career.  She is in my prayers.

I have just now learned of Kathy's passing and I am very saddened.  I wish I had known so that I could have paid my respects.  Kathy was a brilliant lawyer and I truly envied her appellate skills.  She never minded sharing her knowledge.  She will be greatly missed.

I was shocked and saddened to learn of Kathy's death today as I searched for her on Facebook--remembering her birthday was last week.  She was such a good friend and helper in our college and sorority days.  We only touched base from time to time since, and now I am so sorry about that.  Reading her guestbook entries reminded me of her great abilities, friendships and kindnesses.  My sympathies to her family. . .

I just today learned of Kathy's death and was deeply saddened. I knew she had been ill but was not prepared for her loss. Unfortunately she was still assisting me, had been over the last 3 yrs! She would say "we need to get this done!" Each time we met, she spoke fondly of Janna & Jeff. We would laugh as we discussed our grown children! I can't articulate the unique style that was only Kathy and unlike any I have or probably will ever see again. Yes, it saddens me that she cannot walk with me; as, I finally end a chapter. However more than that, her passing made me cry for who she was, both personally and professionally. I feel blessed to have known her and believe that she is looking down and carrying on in her own indomitable way as she watches over her children, sister and each person who touched her life. How sad that God took her early but how glad we must be for what she left behind.Kathy definitely made a difference in my life and will live on in my heart and memories. That we all should be so fortunate to leave a legacy like that.Thank YOU, Kathy.

I was one of the women she helped and I am sorry to hear of her death.  She was a role model for me and an inspiration too.

Margie Mullarkey

Janna and Jeff, 
Please know how very much I looked up to Kathy.  She was a strong, fair attorney who represented me at a time when I needed just that. Most importantly she was your mother and the loss you feel cannot be put into words.  Loss leaves a memory no one can take from you-- may it comfort you.

I referred many woman to Katherine over my 25 years in practice in Seminole as a psychotherapist. She was an invaluable resource to me and to our community. Once the woman had an appointment with her, I knew that woman was in the hands of an attorney who would represent her in the very best legal manner and also with understanding and compassion. Her loss as an attorney is great, but her loss as a role-model for women,is greater.

I hope the family realizes how many lives she touched and how many lives she changed just by being who she was.
Marilyn Kisiel LCSW, BCD

I just found out about Kathy's passing.  I am so sorry to hear. She was a good person, always trying to look at the big picture and do the right thing.  She will be missed.  My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Wendi Hall-Gonzales

Karen, and all of Kathy's family,

We are so saddened to hear of your loss.  May you take comfort in the memories you have.

We're thinking about you, Karen, and the rest of your family for the loss of your sister. Much Love, the McVety's

My thoughts and prayers to the family. Kathy was a great person and she will be missed.

Jana and Jeff,

I was very saddened to hear of your mother's death.  She was a good friend and I will miss our occasional email chats.  She always had words of wisdom!

Jacki Fjarli (Hoolihan)

I were so saddened to hear of Kathy's passing. Kathy and I were in the same class at DHS and I remember all the fun and crazy times we had from Dunedin Elementary to high school...and the madness at all the reunion planning.  Such good memories will keep Kathy alive forever.  May your memories do the same.  Your mother and sister will be sorely missed.   Tink Payne Adams (DHS class '65)

My prayers are with you.  I was a classmate of Kathy's at DHS.

I had the privilege of attending Dunedin High with Kathy, but especially being with her on the tennis team were the best memories. She was a great player and helped me a lot.  From time to time I would challenge her as she was our #1 position but never could beat her.  She always will be #1 in my book in many ways.  In later years she helped me professionally and wouldn't take a dime for it. My heart is heavy with her loss so early in life.  My prayers and sympathies go out to all her family but take consolation she will always be remembered.

Norine(Hazell)Speaks

Karen, 
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your sister.
Jan (Wilroy) Willis

My sisters and I were neighbors of Kathy, Del and Karen and have wonderful memories of our time with the Ramers family. Kathy was a leader and a friend and a big supporter of her brother and sister. She will be missed by all.

Kathy was a wonderful cousin to me over the years --- we had alot of good times as kids at our numerous family gatherings. I had many friends who used her "professional" services over the years and ALL spoke highly of her. She always made me feel "special" and although, as years went by , we only spoke on the phone once or twice a year --- it was always as if we had just spoken yesterday.I take "joy" in knowing "where" she is and that I will see her again ! My prayers go out to all of my fellow family members , as we mourn her loss.

My Love As Always,
"Cousin" Larry Ramers
(954)536-0808

I remember playing casual tennis with Kathy a couple times a week when we went to Dunedin High School in the early 60's. Kathy's shy smile was infectous and she had a natural competitive tennis spirit. I remember her as a wonderful young girl and she must have been loved mother and friend to many who knew her later in life. Although it has been 45 years since I picked her up at her house in my Model A Ford to go play temmis at the Virginia Street courts, it seems like yesterday and I will truly miss her.

Growing up next door, I looked up to Kathy, who was so smart and accomplished. Her death is a loss for our community, but especially for her family. My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your mother and sister.

This is so hard to believe.  We were just talking about Kathy on New Years Day.  We were talking about our old neighborhood on Milwaukee Avenue.  There was always a softball game in our side yard or in Ramer's front yard.  Whenever, Kathy came up to bat everyone knew to go deep. These are good memories.  My heartfelt sympathy is with all of you.  Kathy was a very special person to all who knew her.

My deepest sympathies to Delmer, Karen, and Kathy's children. I watched Kathy grow up in our little neighborhood on Milwaukee Avenue. I remember watching Kathy going off to softball practice with her glove in one hand, the softball in the other,  and that long braid down her back.  Then I remember Kathy the lawyer dressed in a brown suit.  My thoughts are with you.

Karen,
Our heartfelt sympathy is with you.  I know how much you loved your sister.  Kathy knew you loved her very much and she also knew you were there for her when she needed you. 
Love,
Rosie and John Moore

To Kathy's Family, Kathy will be greatly missed.  She was a friend and mentor.  Kathy was a wonderful example of what a truely professional attorney should be, bright and diligent and ethical at all times.  I know the loss of your Mom will weigh heavily on your heart for a long time but believe she is now in a better place and free of her long time suffering.  God Bless and you are all in my prayers.  Arnelle Strand

Dear Delmer and Karen,
I just learned of Kathy's passing and my heart is heavy.  I knew her from our days at DHS and UF.  I hadn't spoken to her for quite some time, but I'll remember the laughs and good times we had together. 
May The Lord comfort you in your loss. Kathy wil be missed by many.

Jim Roark
Fayetteville, TN

Dear Janna, Jeff, Del, and Karen:

The loss of a mother and sister is irreplaceable. You have my deepest sympathies. Kathy was a very highly-skilled and well-respected attorney in the Tampa Bay area. In her earlier years, she was a competitive tennis player, so good in fact that I think she was able to beat Peter, who was pretty good himself! 

Although her passing was untimely, she will be remembered as an accomplished person, who led a very productive life, and helped her clients through some of the most difficult times in their lives.
- Tom Roman

It is always sad when a long time friend leaves us.  Classmates since 3rd grade, Kathy was amazingly bright and always diligent wether we were making soap in Irene Dunn's 4th grade class, or struggling with Bill Allen's band in Jr. High School.  I wonder how many remember that she wrote the words to our class of '65 song?  I am reminded of the line from Edna St. Vincent Millay: "My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night; But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends It gives a lovely light!"  My sympathies to all Kathy leaves behind.

Delmer and Karen - So sorry to learn of
Kathy's death - it's never easy to give up a loved one. I'm sure you have many
wonderful memories to cherish.  We were
neighbors the whole time you kids were
growing up together, so we too have lots of memories. She will be missed.
Alice Huntley

To Kathy's family, I send my condolences. Kathy was a friend, one of the brightest people I knew , and a consumate professional. I enjoyed her truthfulness, compassion,and she was a credit to our profession. She will be missed.
Bless you,
Rick Nail

Dear Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Katherine was an honest, hardworking attorney and I have always had great respect for her. Her kindness, compassion, and sense of humor will be remembered.
 Karen Whitehurst

Janna & Jeff, 
I am very sorry for the loss of your mother. She was always very helpful to me, and was a great attorney. I always enjoyed talking with her. My thoughts are with you both. 
Love, 
Stephenie Fenton

We were saddened to learn of the passing of an old neighbor, friend, classmate and fellow girls softball coach (70's). May the memories of good times outweigh the recent pain and saddness of your loss. Our prayers are with your family. Dewey and Karen (Dreyer)Ford

Sending my thoughts and prayers to your family.
Katherine was a gracious and compassionate woman and will be missed.
Melinda McKinsey

Karen, Del, Janna & Jeff - 
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your sister & mother.  We hope that you will find some comfort in knowing that our thoughts & prayers are with you.  May peace be with you....and God bless.
Love,
Jim & Nadine

OBITUARY

M. Katherine Kathy Ramers

March 18, 1948 – January 4, 2011

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