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Helen Evonne Lofton Ratcliff

Graveside Services for Mrs. Helen Evonne Lofton Ratcliff of Natchez are 2:00 pm,

Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Midway Cemetery in Meadville.

 

Mrs. Helen Evonne Lofton Ratcliff, 89, went to be with her Lord on December 8, 2020.

She was born on August 15, 1931, to the late Joe Lofton and Estelle King Lofton.

She was a homemaker and a member of Morgantown Baptist Church in Natchez

, involved in various church ministries. For many years she served a volunteer at the hospital in Natchez.

Mrs. Ratcliff will be missed by all that loved and knew her.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents; brother, Estus Lofton; step-mother, Margie Smith,

step-father, Willard Smith and step-brother, Dannie Willard Smith.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 70 years, John P. Ratcliff; son, John P. Ratcliff, II of Monticello;

daughter, Lisa McGehee, and husband, Bill of Brookhaven; brothers, Randall Lofton, and wife, Patricia; step-brother, Stan James Smith, all of Brookhaven.

Sister, Susan Keys and husband, Mike of Beauregard and sister-in-law, Gail Smith of Brookhaven.

She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, John Ratcliff, III, and wife, Chrissy,

Bethany Berry, and husband, “D”, Wes McGehee, and wife, Brett Ann and Kerri McGehee, along with 8 great-grandchildren.

 

Memorials can be made to Morgantown Baptist Church Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.

6 comments

  • Comment Link Jodie Lee  Linda Bland Tuesday, 15 December 2020 00:44 posted by Jodie Lee Linda Bland

    Mr. John,
    Jodie and I are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Helen’s passing. We think the world of both you and Mrs. Helen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! We love you!

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  • Comment Link Larry  Jean Wofford Thursday, 10 December 2020 19:41 posted by Larry Jean Wofford

    Mr. John & family, our hearts are broken, learning of Mrs. Helen's passing. Larry & I always thought so much of the two of you. Both you & Mrs. Helen were the epitome of how true Christians behaved; a true reflection of God's love & mercy. I have never known any finer people than you two. I will never forget the loving kindness you both showed to our family when we lost my parents, and then our precious, Karen. Please know that you & family will be in our prayers. Heaven has truly gotten sweeter! Praising God for the privilege of knowing you & Mrs. Helen. We love you.

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  • Comment Link Victor Newell Wednesday, 09 December 2020 22:24 posted by Victor Newell

    Thinking of you during the passing of Helen. My mother and Helen were best friends and enjoyed talking
    to each other on the phone on a regular basis. Can only imagine the reunion they are experiencing in Heaven.

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  • Comment Link Barry Newell Wednesday, 09 December 2020 19:15 posted by Barry Newell

    John, Johnny, Lisa & Family:
    I extend to you my sympathy in Helen’s
    passing. She was a first class lady in every sense of the word. May God’s
    peace and comfort be with you at this
    time and in the days to come.
    Barry Newell

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  • Comment Link Julia, Alton, and Brooks Wednesday, 09 December 2020 15:43 posted by Julia, Alton, and Brooks

    Our love and prayers to all of her precious family! She and Mother were always the sweetest cousins for one another. May God give each of you comfort and strength as you mourn for her. Her life portrayed a genuine Christian faith to all who knew her!

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  • Comment Link Julia, Alton, and Brooks Wednesday, 09 December 2020 15:42 posted by Julia, Alton, and Brooks

    Our love and prayers to all of her precious family! She and Mother were always the sweetest cousins for one another. May God give each of you comfort and strength as you mourn for her. Her life portrayed a genuine Christian faith to all who knew her!

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