Vareda Odell Shramko

Vareda Odell Shramko, “Grandmommy Rita” passed peacefully into God’s hands at home Sunday , September 17th. surrounded by loved ones in Delray Dunes, Golf, Florida .Rita was born in Mobile,Alabama March 9, 1924. She attended Flomaton High School and worked for the Navy during World War II were she should meet her husband of 77 years, Michael Henry Shramko who pre-deceased her. Rita , loved by everyone she met was a wonderful role model for her children, grandchildren and greats. Kind, generous and beautiful, she was Miss Boca Raton of 1943. She taught at St. Joseph’s School and truly made a lasting impression on her little students.She said it was the happiest time period of her life. She is survived by daughter Cynthia Tobin (Michael Tobin) and son Larry M. Shramko (Patrice Pierce Shramko) of Boynton Beach. Grandchildren Paige Gemmel, Amanda Gilbert, Sarah Callaway, Billy Tobin, Michael P. Shramko and Matthew P. Shramko. Also great grandchildren Hayden Gemmel, Zoe Gemmel, Wills Gemmel , Becks Gemmel, Tait Gilbert, Reed Gilbert, Emily Callaway, Elizabeth Callaway, Lauren Shramko, Mason Shramko and Maks Shramko. We will miss her dearly. A joint military funeral will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the South Florida National Cemetery (Lane #3) . Celebration of life to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make a donation if you wish to Trust Bridge Hospice..