Hazel Marie Ramsey

Missionary Mother Hazel Marie Ramsey transitioned to be with the Lord on May 5th, 2025 while resting in her home. She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN. God has truly blessed her with a long life and a loving family for almost 95 years.

Hazel Marie Ramsey, age 94, was born June 7th, 1930 to the late Gideon and Lessie Austin Anderson. She was married to Robert Charles (Cansler) Ramsey on December 27, 1950. She worked for many years as a cafeteria worker for the city of Cleveland at the local elementary schools and the local high school.  She enjoyed cooking, sewing, traveling, and she loved to shop and fellowship with family and friends. 

She committed her life to God at the Pugh Street Church of God in 1961.  And she was instrumental in fundraising for the new church building constructed on Inman Street in 1962.  This is the current location of Fellowship of Praise Church of God.  She has worked and served as needed in many roles with her church family for over 50 years. 

Please join us for the Homegoing Celebration for Mother Hazel Marie Anderson Ramsey

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

Wesley Memorial Church

3405 Peerless Road

Cleveland, TN 37312

The family will receive hosts and friends to view the body starting at 11am.

Funeral Services will commence at 12 noon.

Burial Services will follow at 2pm

Chattanooga National (VA) Cemetery

1200 Bailey Avenue

Chattanooga, TN 37404

Mrs. Hazel Ramsey was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert Charles (Cansler) Ramsey, her parents Gideon Anderson and Lessie Austin Anderson. She was preceded in death by her sisters and brothers: Melissa Anderson, Francis Anderson Delancey, Mary Ruth Anderson, Jeanette Goldston, Lesele Shropshire, Lula Mae Westfield, Willie Jean Johnson, Lucien Andy Anderson, David Anderson, Gideon GD Anderson, Denver Anderson, Emmanuel Anderson, and Evelyn Anderson King. Her daughters Jacquanetta (1951) and Karen (1959) son-in laws Johnny E. Thompson, David L. Thomas and grandson Phillip Thomas.

She leaves a host of family and friends to mourn her loss: One surviving sibling: Mattie Jean Anderson Roberts. Her sons and daughters: Madra Ramsey Thompson, Rae Ramsey Thomas, Robert Ramsey Jr., and Tyrone Ramsey. Two daughter-in-laws: Loretta Ramsey and Karlene Ramsey. Six grandchildren: Cornelius Ramsey, Buffie Thompson, John Carlos Thompson, Ebony Ramsey-Turner, Amanda Ramsey-Hill, and Tyrone Ramsey Jr. Her twelve great-grandchildren: Cannon, Christyana, Brianna, Lydia, Vanessa, Justin Jr., Stephen III., Jordyn, Olivyana, Malachi, Isaac, and Levi. One great-great grandchild: Aurora Faith. She will be missed by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was loved and will be missed by special nieces and nephews: Mary Francis, Sharon Goode, Andy Westfield, Nathan Westfield, Doris (Henderson) Gettis and Eugene Runyon; (special spiritual daughters) Linda (Morris) Avila and Brenda Ware; special extended family Teresa and Sherman Huff; and very special and dear life-long friend Ms. Catherine Lowe.

We are grateful for the multitude of the loving family members, nieces, nephews, community members, co-workers, and church leaders who have responded with such kindness during this period and continue to stay connected and prayed with Mrs. Hazel during her final years.  We would also like to thank the staff, family, and friends that continued to connect with Mrs. Hazel from the Senior Activity Centers. 

We are truly grateful and appreciative of all the support and love provided to Mrs. Hazel over the years. We are especially grateful for the special care-givers and hospice nurses from Chattanooga Hospice and Eagle Home Care.

We are so especially grateful for the services of the Dotson family and staff and the supportive church family at Wesley Memorial Church (Cleveland, TN), Calvary Temple (Jenkinsburg, GA), and the local church communities at large.