Joan Ramsey Obituary
The passing of Joan Ramsey of Topeka, Kansas occurred on June 9, 2026. Joan, born on December 8, 1935, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hilan Reed and Pearl Reed (Pogue); her spouse Elmore R. "Rod"; and her sisters, Charlene Reed Shepard and Carol Reed Baughman.
She is survived by: her children, Candy Bush (Michael) of Topeka and Craig Ramsey (Christy) of Tecumseh; and her grandchildren, Michael Bush (Nikki), Angela Salazar (Tom), Matthew Bush (Kara), Terri Dewey (Morgan), Jenni Balsmeier (Ken), Curtis Ramsey (Erica) and Danni Wodtke (Andrew). She is also survived by many friends that felt like they were her family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the KSU Cancer Center, 1 Chalmers Hall, Manhattan, Kansas 66506.
