Ramona Stamey Ervin

Ramona Stamey Ervin, 81, of Newton, passed away November 6, 2026, at Catawba Valley Memorial Center. She was born August 13, 1945, in Hickory, North Carolina.

She loved her cats, working in her yard, and taking annual beach trips with the girls. She volunteered with The Corner Table and ECCCM (now Ashure Ministry), supporting their outreach and ministry efforts. Ramona had a love for Christian music and spent many years singing in church choirs. Professionally, she dedicated 47 years to the automotive dealership industry. She retired after 28 years with Steve White Motors, where she served as office manager.

Ramona is survived by her son, Wesley Martin (Amy); two stepsons, Ben Ervin (Anne) and Larry “Joe” Ervin (Paige); sisters, Eva Teague, Cathy Rhyne, and Kay Bowman; brother, Wade Stamey (Judy); and grandson, Zachary Martin. She had a special place in her heart for her grandson, Zac. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, many friends, and her church family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry D. Ervin; her parents, Jesse Lawrence and Ella Pittman Stamey; and two brothers, Johnny J. Stamey and JL Stamey.

She will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her faith, her generous spirit, and the many lives she touched throughout the years.

The memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Friday, November 13, 2026, at Gateway Baptist Church, 3105 Sandy Ford Rd, Newton, NC with Pastor Jerome Walker officiating. The family will receive friends after the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gateway Baptist Church or Ashure Ministry in Newton.

Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Ervin family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton, 828-464-1555.