Johnnye Beth Harris Kramer (93) passed away at home surrounded by family on November 17, 2024.  Graveside
services were November 19 th at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held
at First Methodist Church of Center on December 27 th at 2pm.
Johnnye was born May 5, 1931, in Center. Her parents were Austin Harris and Ruby Green Harris. She graduated
from Center High School in 1947. She was married to Ralph Kramer from 1950 until his death in 2003.  Together
they spent many years following Ralph's next promotion with Ma Bell until his retirement when they returned to
Center. Although she had several jobs along the way, her real profession was the selfless, loving care of family
and friends. Her creativity, green thumb, culinary expertise and physical stamina are legendary.
Johnnye was preceded in death by her husband Ralph, her parents, and siblings Maggie and Dick Strebeck,
Yvonne and Elvin Permenter, Marguerite and Bill Kiss, Monroe Harris, and Robert and Dollie Harris.
Johnnye leaves behind her children: Brenda and Sam Milner, Tom and Miggs Kramer, and Tim and Beth Kramer:
her 9 grandchildren and spouses; Mike and April Milner, David and Laurel Milner, Steven and Kameron Milner,
Ryan and Gina Meech, Adam and Leslie Meech, Niki and Matt Kelly, Dustin and Sara Kramer, Nicholas and Amber
Kramer, and Lizzie and Jeff Wapelhorst: and 12 great grandchildren; James Milner, Jacob Milner, Grace Milner,
Holden Meech, Kendall Meech, Wyatt Meech, Brooklyn Meech, Rowyn Kelly, Anson Kelly, Reece Kramer, Miles
Kramer, and Ryder Kramer.
In addition Johnnye leaves behind nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws that she claimed as her own. She is the
heart of our diverse family and will be missed forever.
Please share in celebrating her life at First Methodist Church of Center on December 27 at 2pm.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com