Quick Info
| Profession | Public Figure |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 29/12/1956 |
| Age | 49 years (died on 24, Jun, 2006) |
| Birthplace | Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA |
| Date of Death | 24/06/2006 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Patricia Ann Paugh Ramsey |
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| Religion | Christianity |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Blue |
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| Hair Color | Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Parkersburg High School (1975) |
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| College/University | West Virginia University |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts (BA) in journalism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | John Bennett Ramsey |
| Marriage Date | 05/11/1980 |
Family
| Father | Donald Ray Paugh (Engineer & manager at Union Carbide) |
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| Mother | Nedra Ellen Ann |
| Siblings | 2 younger sisters - Pamela Ellen Paugh (won Miss West Virginia in 1980), Paulette Paugh-Davis |
| Spouse | John Bennett Ramsey |
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Career
| Summary | Patsy Ramsey was a notable public figure known largely for her family's involvement in a high-profile kidnapping and murder case. She gained public attention when her daughter, JonBenét Ramsey, was kidnapped. Upon her death in 2006 due to ovarian cancer, she had already been a public figure through her legal battles and media appearances concerning her daughter's tragic end. |
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Favourites
| Interests | Painting |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Patsy was crowned Miss West Virginia in 1977 after preparing meticulously for the contest. | |
| 2. She was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer at age 36, which recurred after 9 years of remission. | |
| 3. On December 26, 1996, she reported her daughter JonBenét was kidnapped, leading to a notorious murder case. | |
| 4. Patsy and her family founded the Patsy P. Ramsey Ovarian Cancer Foundation shortly before her death, selling her artwork to fund the charity. | |
| 5. She expressed a desire for the police to find her daughter's killer, stating she would forgive that person. |