Cynthia Ann Ramsey

Cynthia Ann Cater Ramsey age 79, passed away peacefully December 8, 2023, at the Heritage of Meyerland Memory Center where she has resided for the past two and three quarter years from complications associated with frontotemporal dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. She was a very intelligent, vivacious, beautiful woman who, when she spoke, everyone listened to what she had to say. Ann could do anything she set her mind to. She laid out and built all the walks at every house we owned, planned the garden and lawn designs, cooked and planned the office, Christmas, New Years, church Circle and birthday parties. During the parties those attending wanted to know who catered the various events and it was always the same answer, “I did”. She was a joy to be around and loved by all who knew her. Cynthia Ann Cater Ramsey was born November 30, 1944, in Temple, Texas, to her parents Sam Houston Cater and Eunice M. Woodall Cater. She was born in King’s Daughter’s hospital and was the youngest of five siblings. She attended Temple High School, graduating in 1963. She was very involved in her high school clubs & activities. Ann joined or was involved in the All-State Youth Orchestra, Tri City & All Regional Band & Orchestra, FHA, Latin Club, National Honor Society and Student Council. She was Sophomore Class Secretary, Junior Class Vice President, and was “Miss Spark”. She attended and graduated from Southwestern University in 1967, with a degree in Latin and where she received her Texas Teachers Certificate to teach high school. She was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha fraternity and served as assistant historian and PanHellenic delegate. She served as Kurth house council’s treasurer, was a member of the WRA, Southwestern Band, Bishops Union Directorate, and was selected Kappa Sigma Dream Girl. Shortly after graduation she and her husband, Russell Ramsey, were married in Lois Perkin’s Chapel on the Southwestern University campus. She and her husband were involved and supported Southwestern University from the day they graduated. The couple moved to Houston where they have resided since the day they were married. Ann taught Latin, English, Art, Art History, and History at South Houston High School until the birth of their daughter, Suzanne. Ann later also taught at what is now known as the Awty International School, teaching all the above subjects. She was very active at Chapelwood United Methodist Church serving as president of the Sarah Circle, in charge of the dessert committee for Chapelwood’s Spring Thing, which raised money for women’s charities in the City of Houston. She also served on the Sew Sociable group which did sewing projects for many charities and groups throughout the city. Ann loved to sew, cook, garden and travel. She especially loved the Caribbean and England where she and Russell’s first cousin became very close friends. She also was a scuba diver for 30 years but enjoyed snorkeling more as “it was just easier”. She was one of the most caring and kind persons one could ever meet. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Russell John Ramsey, her daughter, Suzanne Leigh Ramsey Moran, her husband Michael Wells Moran and grandchildren, William Ramsey Moran and Charles Wells Moran. She is also survived by her nieces, Wynn Smith, Robi Gilmore Lee, Donna Gilmore Singleton, Linda Cater Reiger, Kim Cater Joseph Hansen, and nephews Bruce Cater, Joe Cater, and Paul Smith. A memorial service will be held at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay St., Houston, Texas, 77024, in the Chapel at 11am on the 9th day of January 2024. Rev. Wick Stuckey will conduct the service. A reception will be held following the service. Donations to Ann’s memory can be made to the Cater Ramsey Memorial Scholarship Fund @ Southwestern University (1001 E. University Ave., Georgetown, Texas 78626) or southwestern.edu, the Alzheimer’s Association, Chapelwood United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice. The family would especially like to thank all the caregivers, administrators, and directors who cared for Ann at The Heritage of Meyerland Memory Center for the past two and three quarter years.

Cynthia Ann Ramsey

November 30, 1944 - December 8, 2023