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Maple Marie Ramsey born in Tulia, Texas. First born daughter of Grace and Kenneth Ramsey.
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In order for her Dad to drive through Chicago, Maple lays in the back of a hearse pretending she's a corpse, so her Dad could turn on the lights and drive straight through town.
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Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Home Ecnonomics/Education
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Maple marries Robert (Bob) Cowan, long time family friend and older brother of Maple's best friend.
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Cozy is born. First daughter. Born a 'blue baby' and was very ill until she died at 2.
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Roberta Marie is born. #2
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Laura Ann is born #3
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Susan Birdie is born. #4
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Claudia Lee is born. #5
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Recognized by the Northeast Distrist in San Antonio for her outstanding contributions as teacher at all grade levels.
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Retires from teaching -- 25 years in the field.
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Tired of doing nothing (retirement), Maple starts her own business making jellies, breads and other yummy goodies.
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Diagnosed with early stages of Parkinsons Disease
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Maple loses her battle with Parkinsons Disease --- early Christmas morning. The dates on the tombstone are nothing compared to the dash that connects the two.