Drema Santamont’s World Tour has come to a close.

Drema (71), of Mansfield, Ohio, peacefully entered into eternal life on December 4, 2025.

Today, as we walk down “Penny Lane” and “Abbey Road”, we pause to celebrate her greatest hits and the extraordinary life she lived.

The Early Years
“Here Comes the Sun” to brighten that special day of July 13, 1954, when Bob and Nancy Rice welcomed their baby girl, Drema. She grew up having four siblings—Yvonne Wagonner, Harold Stamper, Ronald Stamper, and Ray “Bub” Rice—and an ever-expanding circle of friends who simply became family. Those early years planted the seeds of her creativity, compassion, and enduring joy.

A Life of Music
Songs, melodies, and harmonies seemed to be woven into Drema’s very being. Music wasn’t simply a hobby—it was part of her DNA. From childhood onward, she nurtured a lifelong passion for singing, playing guitar, and writing songs. She created music “Eight Days a Week,” whether at home, “Across The Universe”, or even on a “Yellow Submarine!” Music was her way of sharing beauty with others and expressing the depths of her soul.

A Heart for Nursing
Midway through her journey, Drema answered a deeper calling to become a nurse. With a servant’s heart and an unshakable desire to “Help,” she cared for people from every walk of life. Whether you were family or a stranger named “Michelle” or “Eleanor Rigby,” Drema met you with compassion, sacrifice, and genuine concern. Her love and kindness were lived out and put into action.

A Love Story
In June of 1996, Allen Santamont told Drema, “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” and “I’ve Got to Get You Into My Life.” From that moment forward, they were inseparable. Ma and Pa shared every high and low with gratitude for the gift of doing life together. Though Allen passed earlier this year, we rejoice in knowing these two soulmates are now reunited because of God’s merciful promise to believers.

Behind the Scenes
Drema’s guiding principle was simple: “All You Need Is Love.” She constantly reminded others that “We Can Work It Out,” offering encouragement, prayer, and generosity to anyone who needed it. She faithfully supported St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Disabled American Veterans Mansfield #21, and Volunteers of America. Her deep faith in God fueled every act of love, urging all of us to “Come Together” and put others before ourselves.

The Finale
“While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” I mourn the loss of our beloved Drema. Her journey was indeed a “Long and Winding Road,” yet at its end she now sees clearly what matters most. Drema would want each of us to recognize our need for the Savior and to surrender our lives to Jesus while we have the gift of time. Years ago, she placed her trust in the Lord—and her “Ticket to Ride” to heaven was stamped and sealed by The King. For believers, this world is not our home. Scripture tells us that life is a vapor—brief, fragile, and precious. If Drema could speak to us now, after glimpsing the majesty of her new home, she would simply say, “Hello, Goodbye” … until we meet again.

The family would like to thank Drema’s doctors, Arbors at Mifflin, Southern Care, Mill Creek, and Gentiva. A celebration of life service will be held at 6:00pm on Tuesday December 9, 2025 at Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society (9 Chambers Road Mansfield, OH 44906). Keith Stamper will officiate where family and friends may call from 5:00-6:00pm. In honor of Drema’s favorite color, her family encourages everyone to wear blue.

Funeral Home: Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society

Website: www.ohiocremation.org