Ramona Martin Chastain

Ramona Martin Chastain, 82 Ramona Chastain, 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at her home in Lakeland, Florida, due to heart failure. Ramona was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Roy Chastain, Sr. She was a native of Lake Wales, graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1947 and married Roy Chastain in 1948. The couple moved to Gainesville, FL while Roy studied Civil Engineering at the University of Florida. Upon graduating they settled in Lakeland, FL, where Roy was a principal at Chastain-Skillman, Inc. with business partner, Joe Skillman. She was a devoted wife and mother, especially known in the community for being a great cook and hostess. She was also a founding member of South Florida Heights Church of the Nazarene (now Highland Park Nazarene) and stayed active in the church for 55 years. She is survived by her sons, Jim Chastain and his wife, Nancy Chastain, of Lakeland, FL, Randy Chastain and his wife, Pam Chastain, of Nolensville, TN and Ed Chastain and his wife Marta Chastain, of Tampa, FL, grandchildren, Brian Chastain (Jessica), Kelly Chastain, Lauren Presson (Scott), Jay Chastain, Courtney Chastain, Cari Chastain and Kate Chastain, great-grandchildren, Hailey Chastain, Braden Chastain, Blake Chastain and Hunter Presson, and sisters, Doris Welch of Waldorf, MD and Lavida Rogers of Atlanta, GA. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Park Nazarene, 4777 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL. The family will receive visitors at the church prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. Donations in her name can be sent to Highland Park Nazarene. Service: 01/14/2012 Highland Park Church of the Nazarene 4777 Lakeland Highlands Rd. 33813 Highland Park Church of the Nazarene Visitation: 01/14/2012 Highland Park Church of the Nazarene