JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Ramona “Monie” Burdick King, 96, of Ponte Vedra passed away peacefully Sept. 10, 2026.

Born Feb. 23, 1930, in Norwich, Pa., Monie lived a remarkable life of love, determination and service.

After high school, Monie attended secretarial school and began her career as a secretary, working at Cornell University, Sylvania Electric and the U.S. Department of the Navy. After marrying and settling in Midland, Mich., she joined Dow Chemical Co., advancing to executive secretary. While working, Monie continued her education, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Central Michigan University and later becoming a purchasing agent at Dow.

Monie was devoted to her community, volunteering 13 years with Mid-Michigan Hospice and serving as an Alpha Gamma Delta advisor at Northwood University. She was active in numerous professional and civic organizations, including Professional Secretaries, Business and Professional Women, AAUW, AARP and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She also founded an investment club that remains active today. A longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Midland and the Order of Eastern Star, her faith remained important throughout her life.

An avid gardener, Monie also had a passion for conservation. She raised and released more than 2,000 monarch butterflies, earning national recognition from the Daughters of the American Revolution. She also enjoyed cheering for the University of Michigan, Central Michigan and the Detroit Tigers.

Monie is survived by her daughter, Melissa “Mimi” (Brian) O’Malley; grandchildren, J. Sean (Nikki) O’Malley and Maggie (Jeff) O’Malley-Vathing; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George K. King; and son, Curtis Bradley King.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at First United Methodist Church in Midland, with lunch to follow. For additional details and memorial information, please visit Ramona’s memorial page on Ever Loved, everloved.com.