Ivory Hill

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Ivory Hill Lewis, age 88, of Elizabethton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at her residence.

Ivory was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Dana and Ethel Connie Lacey Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Raymond Keith Lewis, Sr. on December 16, 2007; a daughter, Linda Ivory Ramsey on May 2, 2009; a grandson, Wayne Davis II; a son-in-law, Wayne Davis; a half sister, Sally Pierce; and a half brother, Bill Hill.

Mrs. Lewis was a homemaker, but along with her husband, had previously owned and operated Lewis' Service Station. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Davis, of Hampton and Glenna Morton, of Elizabethton; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ray Lewis, Jr. and wife Maxine and "Randy" Lewis and wife Eddie, all of Elizabethton, and Rex Lewis and wife Angela, Johnson City; six grandchildren, Wendi Kasting and husband Chris, Johnson City, John Ramsey, Jr. and wife Christa, Elizabethton, Ronnie Heaton, Jr. and wife Felicia, Elizabethton, Summer Morton, Ria Davis and Jessica Lindsey, all of Johnson City; ten great grandchildren; three half sisters, Mary Shultz and husband Bill, Lenoir City, Susie Moody and husband Bob, Butler, and Jane Lyons, Elizabethton; and two half brothers, Herman Hill and wife Kay, and Johnny Hill and wife Freda, all of Hampton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service to honor the life of Mrs. Ivory Hill Lewis will be conducted at 2:30 PM on Friday, February 6, 2015 in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Hampton, Tennessee, with Rev. Danny Bright, officiating. Active pallbearers will be John Ramsey, Jr., Ronnie Heaton, Jr., Chris Kasting, John Evan Ramsey, Ronald Ritchie, Daniel Lewis, Karl Grindstaff, Bill Shoun and Bobby Glover.

Ivory married Raymond Kenneth Lewis about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Raymond was born on 29 May 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Dec 2007 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Linda Lewis Ramsey, 62,Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord following a courageous battle with ALS, on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Mrs. Ramsey was a native of Carter County and the daughter of Ivory Hill Lewis of Elizabethton and the late Raymond Keith Lewis, Sr. She was a member of Union Baptist Church where she served as the organist for many years. She was a dedicated RN who worked in Hospice care. She was the most loving and caring mother and grandmother who was especially devoted to her grandchildren. She really enjoyed working in her flowers and she loved butterflies. In addition to her mother, Mrs. Ramsey is survived by her husband, John Ramsey, Sr., Hampton; a son and daughter-in-law, John Ramsey Jr. and his wife Christa, Elizabethton; six grandchildren, Leighton, John Evan, Devin, Landon, Lyndie and Connor Ramsey; two sisters, Brenda Davis and her husband, Wayne, Hampton; Glenna Morton, Elizabethton; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray Lewis, Jr. and his wife, Maxine; Dana "Randy" and his wife, Eddie, all of Elizabethton; Rex and Angela Lewis, Johnson City; special friends, June Bailey, Diane Pierce Maxwell, Yvonne Shoun, Linda Guy, Dorothy Goodwin, Ida Hinkle, Elva Vines, Dottie Higgins and Pam Winchester. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends at Tetrick Funeral Home, on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM and at the residence of her husband, 117 Cates Corner, Hampton or her son, 401 Allen Avenue, Elizabethton at other times. The funeral service for Mrs. Ramsey will be conducted on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Union Baptist Church with Pastor Pete Pollard, Rev. Bob Shupe and Rev. Doug Ranshaw officiating. Music will be under the direction of the church choir. Interment will follow in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jim Greenwell, Gary Trivette, Bill Shoun, Wayne Davis, Terry Arnold, Ronnie Heaton, Jr., Mike Fritz, Matt Zimmerman and Kevin Ward. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Shingleton, Harry "Bobby" Ramsey, Richard and Judy Hicks, Vearl Julian and the members of Union Baptist Church. The family would like to express a special thank you to Medical Care and Dr. Jeff Hopland, Heather Fritz and the Nursing Staff of Gentiva Home Health Care, and her nurses, April, Mark, Eric, Christine, Toby, Ellen, Connie, Ashley and Noel for the loving care shown to Mrs. Ramsey during her illness.

Linda married Johnny Ramsey on 12 Nov 1969 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Johnny (son of Rhudy Howard Ramsey and Kathleen Frances Logwood) was born on 13 Mar 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Sep 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]