Private services for 74-year old Ramona Young-Handley will be held after cremation.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations and memorials be made to Monument Hospice in the name of Ramona Young.
Online condolences may be left at siouxfuneralhome.com
Ramona Ann Young-Handley was born in Pine Ridge, SD on Nov 12, 1939 to Viola Peck/Young and Harry Henry Young. Ramona made her journey to the Spirit World on April 26, 2024 at her home in Box Elder, SD.
Where do we begin? It is hard to say everything in a few short paragraphs of a person’s life that has been so full.
You will never meet someone as special as our mother. Our Mother has meant so many things to so many people. Her life was not always an easy one, but she smiled through it all.
She had a way of always finding the good in people and the events of her life, never once letting anything keep her down. Our mom always believed in us even when we couldn’t or did not believe in ourselves.
She showed us all the love we ever needed even when we thought it impossible. She also gave us the drive, motivation to strive for an appreciation for life, and what it has to offer even when the chips are down.
She instilled in her children: values, dreams, and an understanding of the way life is, to not be afraid to fail. Our Mom believed in us when no one else did or would.
Mom always taught us to mend that fence, give that hug, because tomorrow is not promised and yesterday is gone. Live today for today. AS ALWAYS GO BRONCOS!!!
Ramona leaves behind daughters Carol Handley and Robin Peterson; sons Derick and Troy Handley; she also leaves behind generations of grandchildren and great-grandchildren plus nieces and nephews. cousins and friends.
Ramona was preceded in death by her parents Viola Peck/Young and Harry Henry Young; 10 brothers; 2 stillborn sisters; 2 sons Stacy Willert and Craig Finkbeiner; and granddaughter Stevie Wright.
Honorary pallbearers will be all relatives & friends.
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD