Ramona Ray Proffitt 9/18/1957-3/24/25

On March 24, 2025, Ramona Ray Proffitt of Boone, peacefully passed after a 3-year courageous
battle with cancer.

Ramona was born in Deep Gap, and she grew up alongside her siblings on the family farm. Ramona's Grandfather, Clyde Ray, always joked and said, "She was as handy as about any man." Ramona was a skilled seamstress and crafter. She shared her amazing and creative talents with many around her by making barn quilts, costumes, floral arrangements and anything she put her mind to.

Ramona will be remembered as one who loved being outdoors. She took delight in creating an outdoor masterpiece at her home throughout all seasons. Ramona was also an avid horse woman. She often enjoyed camping and horseback riding while making memories with family and friends.

Ramona was born on September 18th, 1957, to the late Johnnie and Cora Ray of Deep Gap. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one precious daughter, Amber Nicole Proffitt, and her beloved brother, Cleve Ray.

She is survived by her son, Matthew Proffitt of Denver North Carolina; Dylan Norris and wife Sadie, and their children, Kipp and Maisie, all of Vale North Carolina; one cherished sister, Myra Ray Hayler and husband, David of Boone. Also surviving are her nieces and nephew, Dakota Ray, Casey Ray, Tiffany Reece, Heather Ward, Marissa Million, and Cheyenne Hayler. Ramona left behind two faithful four-legged companions, Ringo and Bentley.

Flowers are appreciated or donations can be made in Ramona's honor to:
Watauga County Project on Aging 132 Poplar Grove Connector Unite A, Boone, NC 28607 Or Amorem Hospice 902 Kirkwood Street Lenoir NC 28645 in the memo field put AMOREM High-Country Capital Campaign ( www.amoremsupport.org/donate) .

Your prayers are appreciated but the family does respectfully request no food.

Services will be held at Hamptons Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday March the 29th 2025 at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow in the Laurel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm prior to the service. Services will be led by Pastor Billy Norris.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.