Paralee "Sis" Ramsey Tolbert

Paralee "Sis" Ramsey Tolbert, 86, of Creekside Dr., Morganton, NC, died Sunday, May 27, 2007 at Valdese General Hospital following a period of declining health. Born March 14, 1921 in Valdese, NC, she was the daughter of the late Glen A. Ramsey, Sr. and Fannie Benfield Ramsey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, James L. "Buzz" Tolbert, Jr.; sisters, Margaret Ramsey Black and Arlene Ramsey Stewart; a brother, Rev. Glen A. Ramsey, Jr.; and a step-mother, Lillian Grisette Ramsey."Sis", by which most of her family and friends knew her, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and a wonderful friend to all. She was highly active throughout her married life in her church, the First Baptist Church of Morganton, and in the work of her Sunday School Class, The Bible Learners Class. Mrs. Tolbert was employed for many years at Shadowline.Paralee is survived by her husband, James L. "Boots" Tolbert, Sr. of the home; a daughter, Barbara T. Lambert of Morganton; a grandson, Mark Allen Lambert; sisters, Gladys Ramsey Thomas of Valdese, NC and Doris Ramsey Abee of Morganton; a number of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at the First Baptist Church with the Reverends Dr. Thomas A. Bland, Jr., Fred Schuszler, Bill Rotan and Dr. Bob Shepherd officiating. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park. The family will receive friends in the church parlor one hour prior to the service. At other times the family will be at the residence of the daughter, Barbara, 106 Creekside Drive, Morganton. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Drawer 459, Morganton, NC 28680. Sossoman Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.