Of Chelsea, Michigan, age 87, died Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born December 9, 1932 in Knobel, Arkansas, the daughter of Charles Lee Shores and Freda G. Cole.
Ramona moved to Ann Arbor at 9 years old with her mother. She graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1950. Ramona worked at Michigan Bell as an operator. On June 11, 1952, she married John Skittenhelm in Toledo, Ohio, and later moved to Chelsea, where they raised their three children. From 1969-93, she worked at University Microfilms International, later called Bell & Howell, where she was a lead Quality Control. After retiring, Ramona and John traveled all over the US, and would spend winters in Gulf Shores, AL. Ramona enjoyed reading, and going for walks. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include 3 children, Thomas (Ronda) Skittenhelm of Gregory, Julie Day of Chelsea, Susan (William) Callaway of Manchester; 6 grandchildren, Kelsey & Kendra Skittenhelm, Amy (Scott) Day- Yaede, Cara (Brian) Callaway-Lucier, Matthew (Tiffany) Callaway, Ian (Katie) Callaway; 3 great-grandchildren, Jack & Vivian Callaway, Gavin Lucier; and several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John in 2015.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 28 at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea. Due to Covid restrictions, please call the funeral home at 734-475-1551 to schedule a time to visit. A private grave side service will be held at Oak Grove East Cemetery, Chelsea. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice.
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So sorry to hear about your mom. She was always a joy to be around. Many fond memories of her at UMI. Take care and be safe.
Walt
Sending my love and sympathy to you. I remember your mom and her cheery smile and laugh. When our moms drove together to the University Microfilms your mom showed my mom a joke on a card and the two of them laughed so hard for 15 minutes before the two of them could even get out of the car! They couldn't stop laughing. I remember having similar experiences with you! I thank her for her sense of humor and I'm grateful that she gave you the gift of life my friend. Keep that wonderful, beautiful smile and that keen and clever sense of humor. Please give my sympathies to your family and love to Bill.
Love you and God bless,
Renee Allen ❤️
We are so sorry for your loss. Mona and Gail were dear friends through the years and are together again. God bless.
I was so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a wonderful lady. You are in my thoughts and prayers.....may she rest in peace now.
Love,
Barb
My deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your mom. I pray for you all to have the strength as you go thru the days ahead. I know how deeply your loss is. Please remember Ramona is at peace now with Jack.
Take care and be at peace now.......
Alfretta Harrison Grieb