Obituary of Judith Ramhorst Paris

Judith Ramhorst Paris passed away on March 31, 2012 in Columbia, South Carolina at the age of 75. Formally of Sag Harbor, Judith moved to South Carolina with her family in 1982. She was born in Manhattan, NY and spent the early part of her childhood in Flushing, NY before her family moved to Sag Harbor. She is survived by her 5 children, Timothy Paris of Easton, MD, Matthew Paris of Brewster, NY, Elizabeth Paris of East Hampton, NY, Alexander Paris of Lexington, SC and Stephanie Burns of Sandy Hook, CT; 13 grand-children and former husband John Paris of Columbia, SC. Judith was the only-child of the late Fredrick Ramhorst and Margaret Foley-Ramhorst of Sag Harbor, NY. A graduate of Pierson High School in 1953, she received her bachelor?s degree in Education from SUNY, Cortland and a Masters of Education from Southampton College, LIU. During her teaching career, Judith taught at the one-room schoolhouse in Wainscott for seven years. Once in South Carolina, she pursued a third degree and received a Masters of Social Work from the University of South Carolina. Judith worked for South Carolina?s Dept of Social Services until her retirement in 2001. She had a home in Blythewood, SC. Judith was considered a gourmet cook by friends and family. She liked traveling, often visiting children and grandchildren. Some of her other interests were reading and creating jewelry. Her family hosted a private reception in Blythewood SC on Saturday, April 7, 2012 and will have a private ceremony in Sag Harbor for family and friends during the summer.