Elocia Ratliff

Elocia Ratliff

Elocia Ratliff Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2010.
Elocia Powers Ratliff BRISTOL, Va. Elocia Powers Ratliff, age 85, and a longtime resident of Grundy, Va., went to be with the Lord Jan. 12, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born April 1, 1924, in Pike County, Ky., a daughter of the late Ira and TheoDosia Potter Powers. She was a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Ratliff; sister, Loma Powersl; and brother, Wert Powers. Survivors include: daughters, Patricia Viers, Loretta Dotson, Reeva Richardson and husband Tim; son, Daniel Ratliff and wife Patsy; sister, Florene Ferrell; seven grandchildren, Mechele Tucker, Brandon Ratliff, Brittany Ratliff, Brady Ratliff, Chad Viers, Shane Viers and Greg Richardson; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at 1 p.m. in Mt. Valley Memorial Park Cemetery in Grundy. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at Weaver Funeral Home. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home.

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Denise Clevinger

January 21, 2010

God bless each and every family member and support you in your time of need. We have many warm and loving memories of Elocia and will hold them near and dear forever. I wish my health would allow me to be there with you!

January 20, 2010

Loretta, I am so sorry to year of your loss. Locia was a fine lady.
Gail Rife-Skeens

Larry Ashby

January 18, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts for the passing of your mother.

John, Sherry, & Madison Ratliff

January 15, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Earla Stacy

January 14, 2010

My thoughts & prayers are with the family,sorry for your loss. Although I didn't know Elocia well,remember Mom(Junilee) talking & speaking highly of her. May your memories bring you comfort in the coming days.

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