Rachel Bear-Ramirez, a resident of Henryetta, died May 20, 1948 in Okmulgee at the age of 70. She was born April 20, 1948 in Henryetta to George and Lucille (Berryhill) Bear. She worked as a nurse and a member of the Forest Creek Mission.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Siblings: Johnnie Buckner, Jay Buckner, Paul Bear, Tim Bear and Georgette Bear.
She is survived by her sons: Yancy Bear and wife Patricia of Okmulgee, Lonnie Ramirez and wife Tarsha of Holdenville and Jacy Ramirez and wife Cynthia of Tulsa; grandchildren: Spencer Bear, Megan Bear, Ashley Ramirez and Taylor Ramirez; special grandson Josep Cruz; brothers and sisters: Esther Bell of Shawnee, Janice Bear of Okmulgee, Janet Bear of Checotah, Georgian Delaune of Okmulgee, Michael Bear of Henryetta, Marcella Jones of Broken Bow, Debbie Bear of Checotah and Anthony Bear of Franklin,, NC.
Wake Service will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 11 at the Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Lowe officiating.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday at the Family Home place (2257 Turkey Pen Road, Forrest Creek Mission) with Rev. Wallace Gambler, officiating. Interment will be in the family cemetery under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.