Ramelle Ellis Glasscock

Ramelle was born on October 2, 1937, in Orlando, FL, to a family noted for long-time service to the state of Florida and city of Orlando. Her Grandfather William H. Ellis served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Florida, Attorney General of Florida, and the first Florida State Auditor. Her Grandfather V. W. (Doc) Estes was mayor of Orlando and served as Chairman of the Orange County Commissioners for many years. Ramelle’s parents were William Nicholson Ellis, a prominent Orlando lawyer and director of the First Florida National Bank, and Dorothy Estes Ellis, former president of the Orlando Episcopal Women’s Club, the Rosalind Club, and the Junior League of Orlando. Ramelle grew up in a stately colonial home on Lake Sue, where she enjoyed fishing and exploring the lakeshore. She graduated from Edgewater High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Florida State University where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi. In 1959 she married fellow Seminole, Winfield Scott Harpe of Cedartown, GA. They spent a rewarding life together in the US Air Force at many stations serving their country and making lifelong friends. They raised two children, Andrea and Randy, who now live in Lake Mary, FL.

Ramelle began a new chapter following the tragic loss of Scott in 1988 in an aircraft accident, when she and Andrea returned to San Antonio, TX, and their beloved Air Force community. She married Roy C. Glasscock of Cullman, AL, in 1990. The Harpe and Glasscock families had been friends for many years, and the joining of the two was a celebratory occasion. Roy and Ramelle enjoyed a fun life of travel, family, and friends while living outside of San Antonio until Roy’s death in 2015. She recently returned to her home of Orlando to be near her children and childhood memories.

Ramelle had a passion for traveling and especially enjoyed getting to know people of all cultures from around the world. Her favorite destination was Thailand, where she had lived briefly, and returned numerous times. She always felt a connection to the Thai people and their way of life. In addition to travelling Ramelle enjoyed playing tennis and making lifelong friends. She was a member of the Junior League of San Antonio, Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi, Military/Civilian Wives Club, and Randoph AFB Spouses Club. Ramelle also kept strong ties to the Air Force community in San Antonio serving on the Board of Trustees to the Air Force Village and a board member of the Fisher House Foundation in San Antonio.

Ramelle was known for her uplifting spirit, endless curiosity, and a love for all things and people. It’s been said that her home is a museum of artifacts and memories from around the world. Ramelle is survived by her sister, Judy, her two children, Randy and Andrea, her daughter-in-law, Jan, and her grandchildren, Kiersten and Corey. She is also survived by her second family of Holly, Mark, Beck, and Robin, and grandchildren Tony, Kelly, Katherine, Cole, and Cannon.

Ramelle’s remains will be laid to rest in a graveside service for family and friends at the family plot in the Greenwood Cemetery of Orlando later in the year. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please make any donations to the Fisher House Foundation in her name at http://www.donate.fisherhouse.org/.