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Brenda Foster Ratterree, 75, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on December 22, 2022. She was the wife of Charles H Ratterree III.
Brenda was born in Spartanburg on September 13, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Hugh Keith Foster, Ruby Lee Taylor and the stepdaughter of Jesse E. Taylor, Sr. Brenda was predeceased by her daughter, April Dawn Pike.
She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1965. Brenda formerly worked as a Departmental and Project Secretary for Lockwood Greene Engineers and Advanced Technology Resources, Inc. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg where she also worked as a financial administrator.
In addition to her husband, Brenda is survived by her brother, Jesse E. Taylor, Jr., her daughter, Angie Pike, nephew, Jake Taylor, and her four stepchildren, Charles Ratterree, Ben Ratterree, Anne Ratterree Willette, and William Ratterree. She was the loving “Bebop” to nine grandchildren.
Brenda passed away peacefully in her home after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She will be remembered for her love of cooking and vacuuming, her kind and generous nature towards others as well as her love for her dogs. Brenda enjoyed spending time with her family and cheering on the Clemson Tigers.
Graveside memorial services will be held Thursday, January 12th, 2:00PM in Philadelphia Baptist Church cemetery, officiated by Reverend Dr. Steve Wise.
In remembrance of Brenda, memorials may be made to Agape Care, 187 N Church Street, Suite 201, Spartanburg, SC 29306.
Gail Downs
January 11, 2023
Ah, my dear friend You are now at peace with your Heavenly Father and your family who loved you, unconditionally. We can only imagine the joy you must be feeling at this time. We are saddened by your passing, old friend and ‘wife-in-law’, yet we rejoice in knowing you will spend eternity free of all pain and heartache. Will miss your quirky personality and beautiful smile. I’ll do my best to be there for ‘our’ daughter, whenever she needs me, as will her sister. ♥
Gail & Larry Downs
& Anissa B. Pike
Sandy Visscher
January 11, 2023
My dear precious Angie, may you muster all happy memories with your Mom & grandparents & find great joy in them for the rest of your days. I love you & I´m here...
David Farmer
January 11, 2023
So sorry to hear of the passing of Brenda. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I remember her as always being a kind , considerate and enjoyable person to be around.
Vicky Ammons
January 10, 2023
A good friend is worth more than gold. A good friend celebrates our successes and shows up when the times are hard. Brenda & I shared a beautiful friendship that lasted 65 years! 65 years of love, joy, laughter, tears, and heartaches helped to make me who I am today. I will always treasure my friendship with such a special lady. Thank you Brenda for the love and longevity and special friendship. You were the sister I never had. Vicky
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Faye Neal
January 5, 2023
Jesse
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Love
Faye
Angie
January 5, 2023
You are so loved and so missed.
Ed Parham
January 1, 2023
So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing.She had a very loving and caring heart and spirit. My family is in prayer for you all during this time of loss and sadness. May God bless and keep you all during this time of grief.
The Parham Family
Ann & David Oquinn
December 31, 2022
So sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with this family.
Joe Mason
December 28, 2022
Loved Brenda, always a sweetheart .
Melissa Nair
December 28, 2022
We are so sorry to hear the passing of Brenda. We will keep the family in our prayers. Carolyn Young and Melissa Young Nair
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