Ramona was born to parents Arthur Leon and Carolyn Mae Steeley in California. She lived in Stanislaus county her whole life.

Ramona is survived by her children Don (Maria) Conner of Ceres, Mark Conner of Turlock and Karen (Larry) Custer of Los Banos, her brothers Arthur Steeley of Fresno, and Terry (Christine) Steeley of Concord, sister Kathleen Ravnan, 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Ramona was preceded in death by her parents.

A long-time member of Salvation Army Church of Turlock, Ramona loved poetry, singing, and spending time with her family (especially her grandkids).

A private service will be held at a later date.