Born May 18, 1935 in Cosby, Tennessee to George and Myrtle (Costner) Ramsey, she married Loren Knight October 31, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio. He died May 13, 1984. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Lynette Widmeyer and Denise Knight; six siblings, Ida Ramsey, Mooney Ramsey, Irene Jenkins, Junior Ramsey, Clyde Ramsey and Clay Ramsey and her best friend, George “Bud” Ivanovich.
Surviving are one daughter, Sheryl Thomas of Washington; four grandchildren Jason Widmeyer of Indiana, Jennifer (Chris) Roberts of Eureka, Illinois, Laurie (Jose Calvo) Thomas of Miami, Florida and Tirzah (Ilya) Sulima of Plecentia, California. Ina also had eight great grandchildren which gave her great joy and pride.
She worked as a beautician for over 50 years in Pekin, Illinois. She loved socializing with her clients and friends.
Ina was an avid walker. She also enjoyed bowling, cooking, and baking. Her family’s favorite dessert was her coconut cream pie. Ina loved cooking for her family, especially during the holiday seasons. Ina loved shopping and finding a bargain. She liked watching Antique Road Show, Shark Tank, and Home Town.
Ina was a proud member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria and she was deeply devoted to her bible studies.
Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor John Plunkett will officiate. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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Chris Roberts
Grant Roberts
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