Ramona Maxine Raffety

Ramona Maxine Raffety passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024.

Ramona was born on Wednesday, July 6, 1938 in Roff, OK. She attended and graduated Kendrick High School in 1957. After high school, she worked a few jobs until landing at Stroud School Cafeteria, serving in many capacities, but retiring after 36 years as the Manager of the Cafeteria. Her love of children was so big and she touched so many of their lives. One way she did so was through her writing, Ramona loved to write. She wrote children’s stories, poems and for community papers, such as Stroud American and The New Era. She also entered into many writing contests including three years in Sac & Fox writing contest placing 2nd then 1st the other two years. She was involved in many community activities as well, she was in the band Boosters even serving as president for many years, she was a PTA officer and a Sunday School teacher at Stroud Christian Church. Ramona was so kind and thought the best of everyone and always put others first. She was an encourager and a teacher, turning everyday tasks into a lesson. Her compassion and thoughtfulness will be missed along with her unforgettable smile.

Ramona was preceded in death by Harold Raffety; her mother Modell Hall; her brother Johnny Vandever and sister Iva Ash.

Ramona is survived by her daughter Janice Griebel – Edwards and husband Roy; daughter Nancy Smart and husband Jewel; son Bobby Raffety and wife Barbara; her grandchildren Jeremy Smart, Stephanie Williams and husband Shannon, Christopher Smart, Jonathan Griebel and wife Jennifer, Alicia Mitchell and husband Billy; and Patrick Phelps and wife Kimberly; her great grandchildren Madison, Lacy, McKenna, Carlee, Tanner, Kayden and Hadley Williams, Luke Smart, Jocelynn Mitchell and Addilynn and Griffin Griebel; her brother Howard Vandever and wife Polly; her sisters Sophia Walker and Linda Matheson; she is also survived by many extended family and friends.

A funeral service will be Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 2:00PM at Stroud Christian Church with burial to follow at Stroud Cemetery. There will be a visitation at Parks Brothers Funeral Service Chapel on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from Noon – 8pm with family receiving friends from 6-8pm. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.parksbrothers.net. Care services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Stroud, OK.