Ma Edita Ransom

Ma Edita Ransom of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Friday May 9th, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Ma Edita was born March 31, 1951 in Caloocan, Philippines to Francisco Tambungui and Corazon Jesusa (Dizon). Ma Edita was 74 years old. She attended Evening Shade Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas.

Ma Edita was married to the love of her life, Richard Ransom. She had a deep passion for being a wife, mother, and homemaker. Ma Edita was a wonderful cook. She loved preparing meals with love for her family and friends. Ma Edita enjoyed traveling a great deal. She loved seeing new places and finding adventure. When Ma Edita was not at home caring for the needs of her family, she enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors. Ma Edita loved life and lived it to the fullest.

Ma Edita leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughter Mercedita Manuzon of the Czech Republic, her son, Jeff Manuzon of the Philippines, her sister, Maria Slater of Waldron, Arkansas, her brother, Manolo Tambungui, her niece, Esther Slater and her dear friend, Robert (Bobby) Slaten. Edita will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Ma Edita is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Ransom, and her parents Francisco Tambungui, and Corazon Jesusa.

Ma Edita's memorial service date and time will be held at the Evening Shade Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas. The memorial service arrangements are pending to allow for long distance travel for Ma Edita's friends and relatives to be in attendance.