Vada V. (Brabb) Ramsour

Vada V Brabb Ramsour passed away on July 17, 2024 at the age of 99 years and 6 weeks of age. She was a resident of Morris County Assisted Living in Council Grove, Ks. She was the wife of Harris E. Ramsour, who preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 2016. Her children are Colleen Marie Anderson and Patricia Lee Schneider, of Council Grove, Ks; Tena Jill Brucken (Galen) of Soldier Ks; and Rocky Mason Ramsour of rural Geary County.

Grandchildren are Dennis Russell Anderson (Kathy) of Council Grove, Ks; Brian Walker Anderson of Leavenworth, Ks; Jeffry Harold Feldhausen of Burns, Ks and Scott Haven Feldhausen (Nichole) of St. George Ks.

Great Grandchildren are Rebecca Taylor Anderson and Amanda Renee Anderson of Council Grove; Celestiana Renee Feldhausen of Michigan and Donovan Walker Feldhausen of Topeka, Ks; Jonas Walker Anderson and Anya Grace Anderson of Leavenworth, Ks and Adaylnn Feldhausen and Logan Walker Feldhausen of St. George Ks.

Great-Great granddaughters are Keira Lynn Anderson, Milah Faye Anderson, Wren Janay Anderson of Council Grove.

Harris and Vada were raised in Rural Geary and Wabaunsee counties but lived less than a mile apart. Her parents were William Madison Brabb and Elva Loraine Sission Brabb. Her brothers were Harvey Brabb, Kenneth Brabb and Marven Brabb. Her sister was Mary Brabb Tulley. All preceded her in death.

Harris said of the relationship that he was just being Biblical. It says to “love your neighbor”, so he did.

They were married at the Dwight parsonage of the Presbyterian Church on April 11, 1944 with her brother, Harvey Brabb and her cousin Pearl Horne attending.

Vada was the wife of a farmer and dairyman, meaning she did the usual work of having a farm and family. She was milkmaid, gardener, seamstress and found comfort in playing her piano and organ. Most of her tunes were ‘played by ear’. They included hymns, country and popular music of her time. She was able to share her piano playing with great granddaughter when she first went to live at MCH Assisted Living. She and Harris participated in square dancing and community card parties. Vada was a 60-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She served in many offices and was a district aide. As chapters consolidated, she belonged to the Alta Vista, Dwight, White City and currently, Miriam chapter of Emporia. She saved time for her family through 4-H projects, Welcome Presbyterian Church and Ladies Aide Society. She was a member of the Simpson United Methodist Church and helped with several Bible School activities.

Celebration of Life is August 3, 2024, 1:30-3 pm at the Alta Vista Masonic Hall, 705 Main Street, Alta Vista KS.

Final interment will be at the Welcome Cemetery, 1 mile West of Hwy 177 on Old 13 Road, following the visitation in Alta Vista. Memorial can be sent to Miriam Chapter #14, OES c/o Pam Abel, 201 Locket Ln, St. George, KS 66595