Hattie Lee (Jessie) Ramsey

Hattie Lee Ramsey, 83, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Saturday, November 15, 2025 at TJ Health/Columbia Emergency Room

She was born August 27, 1942, in Adair County, to the late Delmar LaRue and Ruby England Jessie.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ramsey and her brother, D.L. Jessie, Jr.  She was a member of Charity Baptist Church

Hattie Lee also known as “Granny Pete” had a gift for making people feel cared for and she expressed that love most naturally through food.  Her kitchen was alive, especially at Christmas with homemade candy, warm pies and cheesecakes that she had perfected over the years.  Feeding others wasn’t just something she did—it was one of her greatest joys.

Her green thumb was every bit as remarkable as her baking.  She found peace in her garden, tending to her flowers with patience and devotion.  Every bloom seemed to flourish under her care.  Above all, Hattie will be remembered for her kindness.  Her love reached far beyond her home—touching friends, neighbors and anyone fortunate enough to know her.  

In her earlier years, Hattie was also a co-owner of Jessie-Ballou Fruit Market as well as Ballou's Fruit Marker located in both Campbellsville and Greensburg

Though we mourn her passing, we take comfort in knowing she is now at peace in the presence of the Lord she loved so dearly.  Her spirit lives on in the recipes she taught us, the gardens she inspired and the faith and love she poured into her family.  Her memory will continue to bloom in every kitchen warm with baking and every garden filled with flowers.

Survivors include:

Her children – Sandy Rogers (Joe) of Columbia, Beverly Rowe (Kenzie) of Columbia, Mike Ballou of Campbellsville, Donna Rogers (Greg) of Columbia

Her sister – Ruth Williams of Glasgow

Seven grandchildren – Johnathan Rowe (Kelly), Barry Rowe (Izabela), Cortney Holmes (Jonathon), Cassie Jo Rogers (Evan), Jessica Wilkinson (Derek), Samantha Hollis (Jesse), Zachary Ballou

11 Great-Grandchildren

Special friend – Glen Raines of Columbia

Special caregivers – Jamie Powell, Whitney Clements, Tasha Hadley

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Rev. Gwin Minter and Bro. Paul Patton officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation after 4:00 P.M. Wednesday 

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Casket Bearers – Johnathan Rowe, Barry Rowe, Jonathon Holmes, Evan Burton, Derek Wilkinson, Jesse Hollis, Zachary Ballou, Paul Hartless

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