Patricia Ramey Speed

Patricia Ramey Speed, 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother of Hattiesburg, formerly a long time resident of Prentiss, MS passed away Jan. 18, 2015 at her home surrounded by her beloved daughters. Mrs. Speed was pre deceased by her husband of 60 years Charles E. Speed who died Oct. 3, 2014. Mrs. Speed was Born Aug. 1, 1931 to Myra Patton Ramey and Paul A. Ramey in Oxford, MS. She graduated from Port Washington High School, Port Washington, New York. Attended Sullens College, Bristol, VA and The University of MS in Oxford, MS. Survivors include 3 daughters: Tina Chapman (Tom), Paula Meitzler (Lee), Marcy Borganelli all of Hattiesburg, MS. One son, Charles E. Speed, Jr. of Natchez, MS. One brother, Paul B. Ramey (Sharon) of Seattle, WA, One sister, Nancy Gutsch (Ken) of Hattiesburg, MS. Also survived by her grandchildren, Ramey Hardin (Brent), Lowry Rush IV (Kayla), Jill Williams (Leslie), Eric Meitzler (Casey), Madison Blue (Brock), Jennifer Mitchell, Cade Hathorn, Alex Borganelli, Hagan Speed and Brooksie Speed. Seven Great grandchildren with 3 babies expected this spring. Pallbearers were: Eric Meitzler, Lowry Rush, IV, Cade Hathorn, Hagan Speed, Lee Meitzler and Tom Chapman. Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Saulters Moore Chapel in Prentiss, MS. with Reverend Sharon Ramey (sister in law) officiated.