Shirley Jean Ratcliff

Shirley Jean Ratcliff obituary, Syracuse, NY

Shirley Jean Ratcliff

Shirley Ratcliff Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Farone & Son Inc. Funeral Home - Syracuse on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Shirley Jean Ratcliff, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6th, 2025.Born in Carthage, North Carolina, Shirley moved to Syracuse at a young age, where she spent the majority of her life. Shirley enjoyed life to the fullest. She found great joy in cooking delicious meals, singing her favorite songs, and most of all, spending cherished time with her family. She was predeceased by her daughter, Waltia Radcliff; lifelong partner, Louis Wentworth; and her eight siblings.Survivors include her daughters, Carolisa Wentworth and Dynisha Wentworth McGee; grandchildren, Dashawn and Roddrick Ratcliff, Timishia, Timothy Jr., Vonquell, and Shytia Sholtz, Naseon Wentworth, and Antavion and Annari McGee; 28 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and loved ones.Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 14th from 10 am to 12 pm at FARONE & SON, Inc. Funeral Home, 1500 Park Street, Syracuse. A funeral service will follow at 12 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Cemetery
Oakwood Cemetery
940 Comstock Ave
Syracuse NY 13210
US
Calling Hours
Monday, July 14, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Farone & Son Inc. Funeral Home
1500 Park Street
Syracuse NY 13208
US
315-422-1911
Funeral Service
Monday, July 14, 2025
12:00 PM -
Farone & Son Inc. Funeral Home
1500 Park Street
Syracuse NY 13208
US
315-422-1911
Funeral Home
Farone & Son Inc. Funeral Home
1500 Park Street
Syracuse NY - 13208
US
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