Selena Rose Ramos, 30, Jefferson City, passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia following complications from an aggressive cancer.
She was born May 16, 1995, the daughter of Felix Ramos and Dawn Deborah (Kempker) Ramos in Jefferson City.
She was a 2013 graduate of Fatima High School in Westphalia.
Selena spent much of her life working in customer-focused roles, where her outgoing personality and bright smile made her a natural fit. She was proud of her work and especially loved her time as a server at Texas Roadhouse.
Singing and dancing were two of her greatest passions, and she adored her cats Billie, Mac ‘n Cheese and Lucius. Selena will be remembered for her infectious sense of humor, her big heart and the love she showed to family, friends and even strangers.
She was preceded in death by mother, Dawn; grandfather,Virgil Kempker; and aunt and uncles, Deborah Thompson, Daniel Kempker and Darlene Welschmeyer.
Selena is survived by father, Felix Ramos of Jefferson City; brother, Derek Ramos of Jefferson City; maternal grandmother, Rose Kempker of Westphalia; half-brother, Xavier Ramos; aunts and uncles, Diane Morgan and husband Raymond, David Kempker and Dwayne Kempker and wife Tanya, all of Folk, Doris West of Freeburg and Donna Kesel and Delores “Lynn” Kempker, both of Folk; god-daughter, Delilah Patterson; and many cousins and extended family members who loved her deeply.
A prayer service was held Sunday, Nov. 9, at Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City, with Deacon Jim Haaf officiating.
Memorial contributions suggested to the family in care of Trimble Funeral Homes.
Arrangements entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City.
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