Gretchen Gardner Ramsey

The staff at the South Carolina Cremation Society offers their condolences to family and friends. We join you in remembering.

Mrs. Gretchen Gardner Ramsey, 76, a former Island resident, passed away peacefully on Wed. April 30th, at her home in Landrum, South Carolina.

Born Dec. 7th, 1938 in Wellsville, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Raymond E. Gardner and Mary M. Gardner. Gretchen is survived by her husband, S. Paul Ramsey of Landrum, SC, son S. Craig Ramsey of Washington, NC, daughter Elizabeth Ramsey Middour, son in law Stephen L. Middour, and 2 grandchildren, Benjamin C. Middour and Ava A. Middour of Mt. Pleasant, SC, a brother Philip C. Gardner of Charleston, SC, sister Cynthia G. Kidwell of Hampton, Virginia and many nieces and nephews.

A lifelong learner, she was a graduate of Wells College,The Cleveland Institute of Art, and Vermont College. She was a talented artist and was influential in the founding of the Art League of Hilton Head Island in 1971, serving  as its' first president. She taught art at Sea Pines Academy and served as the Dean of Students for several years. Other interests included gardening, yoga, reading, and quietly cultivating friendships. Her creative spirit and strong, yet gentle demeanor will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Memorial and burial will be private. Contributions in her memory may be made to The Art League of Hilton Head Island, P.O. Box 22834, Hilton Head Island, SC 29925