Helen Jewel Ramey
Obituary
Helen Jewel (Trueblood) Ramey was born August 2, 1931 in Miami, Texas to Pearl & Jewel (Compton) Trueblood and she passed from this life on July 24, 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 86.
She attended Olive school until the age of 16, when she eloped with her husband, of 71 years, Junior. They had two boys Rick and Terry. For many years they traveled together for Juniors work until settling in Jenks, Oklahoma. Years later she was employed by Jenks Public Schools where she took great pride as a bus driver for many years until she retired.
She enjoyed traveling to rod runs and showing old cars and wouldn’t miss an opportunity to drive in parades. Helen was also a member of Jenks City Council and Rebekah’s. She traveled with her grand-daughter and supported special needs groups.
Helen enjoyed her family and especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was mom, grandma and nana. Her house was always home. She was there when you needed her. You knew what she thought and where you stood. She was the one that you wanted on your side, because she would fight tooth and nail and not give up. . . She truly will be missed.
Helen is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Rick Ramey; her sisters, Minnie Nicolet, Lena Kujawa and Geraine Martin and her brother, John Earl Trueblood. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Junior Ramey; her son and daughter-in-law, Terry & Marilyn Ramey; her sisters, Kathrine Elam, Parna Davis, Hettie Cramer and Glenda Blackwood; her brother, Mack Trueblood; 5 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Helen will lie in state from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 26, with family receiving friends from 5-7 pm at the Ninde Brookside Funeral Home, 3841 S. Peoria. Her funeral will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 27, at the Oakridge Baptist Church, 6103 S. 44th West Ave. She will be laid to rest following at Green Hill Cemetery in Sapulpa, OK.
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Tributes & Memories
Love and prayers for Uncle Junior, Terry, Tara and rest of the family. God Blessings as he guides you through these days. Aunt Helen will be missed.
Janet Spinaio
My prayers to Helen’s family, Tara and Junior. I have always known Helen as my “Aunt Helen” and my mother - Doris Cook best friend. She will be missed and will Rest In Peace in heaven. Please watch over all of Aunt Helen
Margaret Hall
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Helen. She will be missed. Pray to God for comfort and endurance. He will help because God cares for everyone who loved this dear woman. 1Peter 5:7
Ruby
Helen was such a blessing and treated me like one of her grandkids! She will be truly missed, prayers to all her family and friends.
Karen Perrin
Helen was a great guiding light in our world during her time with our Special Olympic Team, the Flying Eagles. She was a wonderful assist coach and she has been greatly misses these past few years. God speed Helen and God bless The bennett family and the Flying Eagles
Nila Bennett and Chris
Helen will be greatly missed, she was an awsome lady, with an unique personality. I am sure she is visiting with my Michael. The two used to chat during the Special Olympic Events for a good number of years, when she was mobile. Here is a poem that I send to those that have entered our lives and meant so much to us. God speed to all of your family and friends... Nila, Chris, Becki, Ryley, and Michael in Heaven Bennett The Broken Chain We little knew that day, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide. And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. Author: Ron Tranmer
Nila Bennett and Chris