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Mable Ratliff Obituary
Mable M. (Lewis) Ratliff, 83, of Mulberry Street, Waynesboro, departed this life on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia.
She was born in Fishersville, Virginia, on September 6, 1927, a daughter of the late Emmett R. Sr. and Lucy H. (Green) Lewis.
She was a member of Mount Salem Baptist Church in Staunton, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Herman and George Lewis; six sisters, Frances Darcus, Willa McNeil, Lucy McCauley, Elizabeth Smith, Helen Johnson, and Rosa Gray.
Mable is survived by her husband, C.R. Lee Ratliff Sr. of the residence; two children, C.R. Lee Ratliff Jr. of San Antonio, Texas, and Molinda R. Nicholson of Waynesboro, Virginia; two granddaughters, Rhonda M. Nicholson and Phyllis R. Menz and her husband, Scott, all of Fayetteville, North Carolina; four great- grandchildren; one brother, Robert E. Lewis Jr. of Staunton, Virginia; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 13, 2010, at Mount Salem Baptist Church at 1015 Stuart Street, Staunton, Virginia. Burial will be at Oaklawn Mausoleums and Memory Gardens.
Public viewing will be two hours prior to the service at the church.
Professional services provided by McCutcheon's Funeral Home.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
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Cecilia Ratliff
November 18, 2010
Auntie I will miss you so much. Uncle, Molina, Lee and Family. We will miss her much. God has a special Angel with him now that will watch over us all. God bless and know that Heaven is still smiling down on this family.
Cecilia, Troj'van and Tiyra Ratliff
Pastor M. A. Turner, Sr.
November 12, 2010
To the Ratliff Family:
"Be not dismayed whate'er betide, God will take care of you. 'Neath His wings of love abide, God will take care of you."
Evelyn Nyonga
November 12, 2010
Thinking of you and your family in your time of need, please remember GOD is in control and he will help you endure all things through his grace and mercy.
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Hazel Blair
November 12, 2010
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family in your time of grief. Remember GOD is in control and will give you strength to endure.
Laveita Vaughn
November 12, 2010
To my Uncle C.R. Lee, cousins Molinda Lee, I know things are hard right now but remember the joy the Aunt Mable always had when you were in her presence, I will. This world was not her home she is home now. I love you and hope to see you soon. Laveita
DOROTHY RICHARDSON
November 11, 2010
TO THE RATLIFF FAMILY I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS, MAY GODS BLESSINGS BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.MUCH LOVE DOROTHY RICHARDSON
Abigale Ratliff-Lewis
November 11, 2010
To the Ratliff and Lewis Families: My heart and prayers go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Please accept my deepest sympathies. I love you C.R. Lee, Lee and Linda.
Abigale Ratliff-Lewis
November 11, 2010
To my uncle, C.R. Lee and cousins Lee and Melinda,and to all other family members, my heart goes out to you. I'm praying that God will comfort your hearts and strenghten you at this time. I love you and you have my heart-felt sympathy.
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