Ramona Grigsby, 72, of Texas City, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026.

She was born on October 27, 1953, to Sophie and J.C. Alvarado, Ramona spent her entire life in Texas City, a community she loved and proudly called home. She attended Heights Elementary School, Levi Fry Intermediate School, and graduated from Texas City High School in 1972. She later attended College of the Mainland from 1979 to 1982.

Ramona was known for her strong work ethic and dedication throughout her career. She worked at Wyatt's Cafeteria, College of the Mainland, Texas Rehabilitation, and devoted 25 years of service to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Accounts Payable before retiring following Hurricane Ike.

Ramona was a devoted mother to her sons, Randy Grigsby Jr. and David Valdez; grandchildren Brittney, Trey, Sage, and Jade; great-grandkids RJ, Destiny, Briannah, Ashton, and Amelia. She was also a loving sister to Stella, Belinda, Rosemary (Ralph), DeAnna, Michael, Ricky, Ciro (Tammy); mother-in-law Ruby Grigsby.

Family was the center of Ramona's life. She treasured the love and support of her brothers and sisters and often spoke of how they helped her through life's challenges with encouragement, laughter, and unconditional love.

Ramona enjoyed watching movies and loved Young and the Restless. She loved red and pink colors, enjoyed lasagna, Mexican food, pizza, ice cream, Dr Pepper, and spending time with those she loved. Though she did not travel often, she enjoyed visits to Florida, California, San Antonio, and cherished family trips to Mexico.

Ramona will be remembered for her resilience, sense of humor, honesty, and love for her family. She often described herself as stubborn and hard-headed, but those who knew her best understood that her determination was one of her greatest strengths.

Her message to those she leaves behind was simple and heartfelt: "Thank y'all. Love y'all. Laugh, laugh, and laugh. It stops worries and pain."

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026, with funeral services to follow at 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Emken-Linton Funeral Home, 5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City, Texas.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends.