SCRANTON, Kan. – Ramona “Mona” J. Parsons, 62, of Scranton, Kan., left us on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Midland Hospice House, Topeka, Kan., surrounded by her family. She was born March 14, 1961, in Eldorado, Kan., the daughter of Leo Arb and Delores (Zumbrunn) Arb.

Ramona grew up in the Scranton area. She graduated from Santa Fe Trail High School, Carbondale, Kan., with the class of 1980.

On Dec. 20, 1980, Ramona was united in marriage to Philip Parsons.

Ramona had several jobs over her life, working at Flemings, several nursing homes, running a daycare out of her home, Casey’s in Scranton, Scranton Tavern, Forbes Sewing Factory in Burlingame, and recently as a custodian for USD 434.

Ramona loved camping with her family, and just spending the weekends at the lake. She was always at peace and happy in nature. She never missed an opportunity to go play bingo. Her favorite pastime was tagging along with her beloved husband Phillip. If he had a job to work on or somewhere to be, you could be sure Ramona was by his side.

She is survived by her husband, Philip, of the home; son, Dustin Parsons, Scranton; daughter, Ashley Parsons, Topeka; two grandchildren, Emma and Jacob; her mother, Delores Arb; siblings, DeAnna Starkebaum (Phillip), Scranton, Dawna Samson (Robert), Topeka, Janice Arb, Wichita, Kan., Becky Arb, Scranton, and Valerie Arb (Jason Bevitt), Topeka; and lots of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Ramona was preceded in death by her father, Leo Arb; grandparents; and father-in-law.

Graveside funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at Scranton Cemetery, 16188 S. Lewelling Dr., Scranton, followed by a celebratory luncheon at the Scranton VFW. The family will greet friends for a visitation from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 14, at Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, 503 S. Topeka Ave., Burlingame, Kan.

Memorial contributions can be made to Scranton First Responders and sent in care of Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, PO Box 194, Burlingame, KS 66413. Condolences can be left at www.lamb-roberts.com.