Patty Jean Ramirez: “prayed for and cared for anyone who crossed her path”

 Patty Jean (Reynolds) Ramirez (82) was born to Hugh Thomas Reynolds and Nella Mae (Tate) Reynolds on July 12, 1939 in Oakford, Indiana. She was the third child born to her parents.  She was placed in an Orphanage after 1941 after the death of her mother and was surrendered by her father who felt unable to care for her.  She was placed in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Woehler until Lizzy Woehler passed away about 1950. Patty was then returned to the Orphanage from 11yrs old till she was 16. Her childhood was challenging and shaped her life, saved by her love of God and Jesus.

She married first in 1960 and to this union was born her son Joe. She married in 1974 and to this union was born her daughter Judy. She married a few times seeking the family and love she longed for.  She raised her daughter then in 2002 she would eventually find love in Nevada with her husband Nacho who proceeded her in death in 2018. Her daughter would follow her out to Nevada in 2006 and find love of her own and provide a loving Granddaughter to Patty that would keep her anchored in Nevada.

After the passing of her husband Nacho, she longed for her family and friends from her years in her fond home of Kentucky. Her health deteriorated over the last year due to Cancer and she was provided care through Infinity Hospice as she wanted to remain at home close to her daughter and family.

In her passing she leaves behind her son Joseph Howard of Richmond KY, Her Daughter Judy (Daniel) Monahan of Yerington, Nv Her grandchildren Joseph, Patricia, and Diane and her great granddaughter Casey. She also leaves behind her stepson Tim (Tx) and her stepchildren by her husband Nacho John, and Tina, she leaves her grandchildren and great grandchildren who lovingly adopted her. She leaves her adopted children including Pam (Ky).

She is also survived by her brothers Jimmy Reynolds and Larry Upton who she was fortunate to find, who were sons of her late father. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Jessy, Bobby, and Billy Reynolds. Her husband Nacho Ramirez, former husbands, Wayne Cumber, and JB Howard. She leaves the furry children (dogs) Jubilee, Auggie and Candy Cane in the care of her Stepson who cared for her in her last months.

 Donations can be made to her funeral expenses via her daughter, or a donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley.

She loved to help others through countless volunteer hours. She was one of the most selfless people to grace this world and prayed for and cared for anyone who crossed her path. May Gods Grace be upon her as she is laid to rest with her beloved husband Ignacio at the Northern Nevada Veterans Cemetery in Fernley, NV on August 5, 2021, at 1:30 pm.  Family and friends are invited to sign her online guest book at www.FRFH.net

Arrangements are under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home, 25 Hwy 208 Yerington, Nevada 89447 (775) 463-2911