Barbara Miller Ratliff

1944 - 2012

Barbara Miller Ratliff obituary, 1944-2012, Clinton, MS

BORN

1944

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home - Clinton

106 Cynthia Street

Clinton, Mississippi

Barbara Ratliff Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 5, 2012.

Barbara Miller Ratliff, 68, passed away Saturday Morning November 3, 2012 after many years of battling arthritis, kidney failure, and heart problems.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 11:00 AM from the Clinton Chapel of Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home. Visitation be between the hours of 5 and 7 PM Wednesday and after 10 am Thursday. Interment will follow the service in the Clinton Cemetery.

She was born August 28, 1944 in McComb, MS to D. W. and Alvie Miller. She graduated from South Pike High School in 1962, where she was a member of the Glee Club, Library Club, Pep Squad, Spanish Club, Speech Club, and a lead in the Senior class play. She attended Southwest Junior College 1962-1963 where she was a Beauty, Majorette, member of the Dormettes, choir and BSU.

She moved to Jackson where she continued studying at Draughons Business College. She worked at several places before going to work at the Department of Education as a Budget Analyst. While working there she met her husband.

She married Edward C. Ratliff, III in 1967 in First Baptist Church Jackson where she was an active member. After marriage she moved to Clinton First Baptist Church where she was also very active teaching G.A's, Training Union, etc.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Janice Varnado, sister Charlene Chadwick and brother Charles Miller.

Survivors include her husband of 45 years and son Cavett (Lynda) and two grandchildren Sarah Ann and Charlie of Oxford; son Greg (Benning) and three grandchildren, Phillip, Mills Morgan, and Porter of Nashville, TN; also her sister Sue Busby (Elmo) of Summit, MS.

She was a wonderful loving wife, mother and grandmother. All of whom were blessed by her and loved by her. She will be very much missed.

The family would like to thank the many, many medical care personnel at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center that showed loving and compassionate care for her.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Clinton or to the Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 7669, Atlanta, Ga. 30357-0669

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November 9, 2012

Frances Farr

Edward, I am so sorry to learn of Barbara's passing. May you feel the comforting presence of The Lord with you and your family during this time of grief.

November 9, 2012

Shirley Bond Dick

So very sorry to hear of Barbara's death. She was a classmate of mine at Magnolia. Since our school was small we felt like family and I have very fond memories of her as she was soft spoken, smiling and kept her "page boy" haircut to perfection. May God bring you comfort in the days ahead.

November 8, 2012

Tiffaney Manning- Gregorich

I am so sorry to hear of your loss! Your mother was such as wonderful lady! I will keep you in my prayers!

November 8, 2012

VaLonne Harmon

Ed and family, I am so sorry to read of Barbara's passing. I haven't seen Barbara in several years, but I will always remember her sweet smile. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 8, 2012

Ed, You're in my thoughts and prayers. Please remember God has a plan for you and will not leave you at this dark time. God's love got me through the loss of Glynn.

Brenda Rogers, Brandon Ms

November 8, 2012

Ed, we were not fortunate enough to know Barbara--but are so sorry to hear of her passing. Please be comforted by the fact that so many people do remember her with kindness and respect. You are remembered in our prayers.

Gene and Catherine Parker
Milton, Florida

November 8, 2012

Ed
You and Barbara seemed like such a wonderful couple. I an sorry for your loss. It's going to be tough. I lost my wife a little over a year ago.
Howard Parkman

November 8, 2012

Al and Kay Freathy

Please remember that you have our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

November 7, 2012

Joe and Margaret Jones

Ed and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Barbara was such a wonderful person - we always loved being with her when we lived in Clinton.

November 7, 2012

Jeanette Wells

We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. May God comfort you and your family at this time

November 7, 2012

Ed: Sorry to learn from Myrtis about Barbara's passing. David reminds us that her suffering is short compared to her eternity with him Psalm 30:5 Rosemary and I are praying for you and your family.

Charles Herbst

November 7, 2012

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and gave everlasting comfort and good hope by means of undeserved kindness comfort your hearts and make you firm in every good deed and word.

November 7, 2012

June and Don Whitman

Dear Edward, Cavett and Greg, It is with great sadness that we learn of Barbara's passing. We lived in Clinton from 1971-1978 and during that time we lived down the street from your house. Our oldest son, Todd and Cavett played together as small children. Barbara and I were in Junior League together. Barbara was so loving and friendly to us and I will always remember her beautiful spirit. We remember shared times with both of you----through the years we knew that she was having health issues---just so sad to learn of her death. May GOD embrace you with his love during the difficult days ahead. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. In GOD'S love,

November 6, 2012

Henry Greer

Ed so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers
Henry

November 6, 2012

Myrtis Ewing

Ed, I am so sorry for your loss.Barbara was a beautiful person and I pray for comfort for you during the days ahead.

November 6, 2012

Amanda Johnson Bosarge

Mr. Ratliff, Cavett and Greg,
I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Ratliff. I was truly blessed to know her. Her kindess and generosity has touched many lives!

November 6, 2012

Evelyn Mixon Staton

I am so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. I grew up with her, went to Terry's Creek Church together, graduated in 1962 from Magnolia with her. Barbara, Joyce, and I were close friends. My prayers are with you.

November 6, 2012

Renee Riley Todd

Mr. Ratliff, Cavett and Greg,
I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Ratliff. I have so many fond memories of growing up across the street and visiting with her throughout the years! She was always so kind and always made me feel special. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers!

November 6, 2012

Beth Rickels Denson

I am so sorry for your loss. I had not seen Mrs. Ratliff in many years but my memories of her from when Greg and I were in high school are so fond. She was a very kind and sweet lady. I know she will be missed.

November 6, 2012

Ed, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife! You are in my prayers.
- Harold Jones

November 6, 2012

Amy Lott Hantzis

Greg, I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was always such a ray of sunshine and a kind soul. Praying for you and your family.

November 6, 2012

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