OBITS: The Spectrum 11 Mar 2005; St. George, Washington co., Utah

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Ramona Jolley Millett

Ramona Jolley Millett returned home to our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March
9, 2005, surrounded by many of her loved ones. She was born in Tropic, Utah on
April 22, 1927 to Layton and Thelma (Littlefield) Jolley. She married her
sweetheart Vivian (Bert) Millett on Nov 8, 1946 in Fredonia Az. They were
later sealed for time and eternity in the St. George L.D.S. Temple.

Ramona began her life's journey as a tiny miracle, weighing only 2 1¬2 pounds.
She was fed with an eyedropper, and slept in a shoebox on the oven door of the
old wood cookstove. Against all odds, her spunky, strong spirit carried her
through this and many other challenges in her life.

Ramona is the oldest of 12 children. She was a loving, caring, special lady
who always put the needs of others before her own. She was a lifelong and
faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served
in various callings.

Ramona loved making handmade quilts and crocheted items for her family. She
enjoyed spending time in the outdoors; fishing, camping, and attending family
reunions. Her family was very important to her, and she loved spending time
with them. She will be greatly missed!

Ramona is survived by her loving husband, Bert of St George, Utah, sons Ronald
(Susan) Millett of Charleston, W. VA, Lloyd (Linda) Millett of Kanab, Utah,
Paul (Debbie) Millett of Toquerville, Utah, Robert (Melanie) Millett of
Payson, Utah, and David (Emma) Millett of Fredonia, AZ.; Brothers and Sisters:
Clarence (Dorothy) Jolley, Shirley (Blaine) Betenson, Rulon (Marilla) Jolley,
Evan (Janine) Jolley, Afton (Dale) Peterson, Alice (Irvin) Allen, Doyle
(Sheila) Jolley, Glen (Betty Lou) Jolley, LaVon (Susie) Jolley, and Lynn
(Gillman) Fife. She was preceded in death by a baby brother Herbert Jolley.
Ramona has 25 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 12 at 12:00 noon, at the 166 S.
Main LDS Chapel in St. George, Utah. A visitation will be held Friday, March
11 from 6-8:00 p.m., Heideman Mortuary, 170 S. Mall Drive, St George UT, and
one hour prior to services on Saturday. Interment will be held at Tropic City
Cemetery.

Originally published March 11, 2005

Erlene Wood Isom 1921 - 2005

Erlene Wood Isom, age 83, passed away March 7, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Born December 2, 1921 in Hurricane, Utah to George H. Wood and Iva O.
Williams. Attended schools in Kanarraville and Cedar City, Utah. She married
Stanley H. Isom on September 1, 1939 in the St. George Temple (later
divorced).

Erlene was raised in Southern Utah and lived in Las Vegas, Nevada, Chandler,
Arizona, and Salt Lake City, Utah, making friends wherever she lived. She was
an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and
faithfully filled ward and stake callings. She was a woman of great courage,
enduring the effects of a terrible stroke for almost 22 years without
complaint, and with a cheerful disposition that was an inspiration to all who
knew her. She had many talents, including creating beautiful needlepoint
pictures, art work, and loved to sing. She liked horses, was an expert rider,
and was the Las Vegas Helldorado Rodeo Queen in 1951. She enjoyed her family
and was proud of the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by daughters: Cherie (David Wennerholm), Lori (Larren Ross)
and daughter-in-law Linda Isom, sisters: Javauna W. Willis (Max), LaRae W.
Woolsey (Durrel), Faun W. Marshall ( John), Mary Isom, Venice I. Dunn (Dick),
brother, Fernard G. Wood (Maralyn), grandchildren: 14, great grandchildren:
13. Preceded in death by parents, Kelly W. Isom (son), Lalif Wood (brother),
Delila W. Davis (sister).

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the
Kanarraville L.D.S. Chapel in Kanarraville, Utah. The family will receive
friends at the chapel on Saturday, March 12, 2005 from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Interment will be held at the Kanarraville City Cemetery.

Originally published March 11, 2005