Portsmouth, Ohio
MARY LOU RATLIFF, 90, of Portsmouth passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Hillview Retirement Center. Mary Lou was born November 12, 1934, in Portsmouth and was the daughter of the late Fred and Thelma Jones. She was a Portsmouth High School graduate and in her early years she worked at...
Read MoreSuch a lovely woman. Her desk was right beside my desk at Williams. I loved talking to her. She was funny, so nice, fun to work with. Rest in peace,Mary. You will be missed.
Debbie Lindner
October 18, 2025 | Work
Sherry, and family Rick and I want to say how sorry we are for your loss. Nana was a wonderful, kind, and all around great lady. Mom and dad really liked her and the whole family. May God be with you all.
Amy and Rick Fenton
October 16, 2025 | Friend
So sorry for your loss,Roy Joseph jr.
Roy Joseph jr.
October 16, 2025 | Friend
Kids I am so sorry I didn´t know your mom passed. She was one special lady. Never knew she didn´t have a smile.
Gayle Nylund
October 16, 2025 | Friend
I will remember Mary Lou's smile and our conversations every time we met at the beauty salon and elsewhere. She had a caring, kind, compassionate, and loving soul and a witty sense of humor. She was a proud mother. Safe journey...
Leonard M Shaw Jr
October 16, 2025 | Other
Rest in peace, Lou. You meant a whole lot to mom. Prayers for the family. So sorry for your loss.
Daniel Faris
October 15, 2025 | Friend
Jeanie, just saw this. So very sorry for you all! Loved seeing her at her appointments and when I would run into her. Such a lovely lady, you were blessed to have her . Think of you and your RDH classmates often. Wonderful memories!
Mary Herrmann
October 15, 2025 | Friend
Dear Bob and Diana, I am just reading about Mary Lou. I was just thinking of her the other day. I am sending my deepest condolences to you and your family. love and prayers to all. Love Eileen Taylor and Family.
Eileen Taylor
October 15, 2025 | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tommy
October 15, 2025 | Friend
