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Juanita Dianne Ratney

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Juanita Ratney Obituary

Ratney, Juanita Dianne (nee Joyce) 71, of Gary, passed away peacefully November 1, 2013. Juanita was born August 20, 1942, in Chicago, IL and moved to Gary, IN at an early age. Juanita retired from the City of Gary in 2006, where she was the Assistant to the Chief of Police. She was a dedicated member of The Embassies of Christ for many years and was very active in the Church. Juanita was preceded in death by parents, Robinson Joyce, Sr. and Renell Joyce; brothers, Alvin Greene and Reginald Joyce; sister, Brenda Eubanks and grandson, Dion Shirley. Juanita is survived by sons, Arthur Artis, Jr. of Newport News, VA and Alex Artis of Milwaukee, WI; daughter, Toni Shirley of Newport News, VA; sisters, Evelyn Pettigrew (Earl) of Evanston, IL and Karaliah Butler (Gabrielle) of Dimona, Israel; brother, Robinson Joyce, Jr. (Charlene) of Gary, IN; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; special lifelong friend, Lois (Betty) Sherrell of Dallas, TX and a host of family and friends. Special thanks to Oliver (Randy) and Evette Ratney for all their love and support. Visitation Sunday, November 10, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., family hours 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Guy & Allen Chapel, 2959 W. 11th Ave. Funeral services Monday, November 11, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Embassies of Christ Church, 4185 Cleveland St. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Nov. 6 to Nov. 9, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Juanita Ratney

19 Entries

November 13, 2013

Peace & Love ! To The Family , Johnny J. McClodden

Bobby Carmon

November 11, 2013

My heart and prayers go out to you and family. May god give u piece in your loss. Know that she is in heaven looking down over you and God is showing her around her new house.

Angela Jones

November 9, 2013

To Artis & Ratney Family my prayers go out to everyone!!God will be there for you at all times,seek his face and he will give you comfort!!

Gwendolyn Turner West

November 9, 2013

To Arthur, Alex, Toni, Randy & Family Members, I am truly at a loss for words. Juanita was one of my most dearest and longtime friends. We go back a very long way. We worked together at US Steel for many, many years. She always reminded me of one of my sisters who also had a kind, gentle spirit. I will miss her dearly. We would always talk about our children and grandchildren and how we wished they lived closer to us. Swapping pictures of our families was a fun thing to do once I learned how to use the internet. Juanita was the coordinator at my daughter's wedding. She made all the beautifully decorated centerpieces by hand. She had a true gift and was a real gem.
Family please call me.

You will always have memories and wisdom impressed upon your hearts. She is truly resting in Jesus' arms now and smiling. She always had kind things to say. I had something funny to share with her the other day. I picked up the phone to call her; then remembered she wasn't there, anymore; but, also remembered - She is in a better place with Jesus!

Juanita, my sister-friend, I love you and will miss you greatly!

patricia davis

November 9, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

GiaSchell Turner-McCoy

November 9, 2013

Toni & Ratney Families you have my deepest sympathy. I remember your mom from way back when....... Our moms worked together at USX. She was always a JOY to be around. I use to sometimes call and just talk to her to hear the smile in her voice. She always gave me good advice on "Life Questions." She will be missed by all. One of the last conversations we shared was regarding her love for her family and the Lord. She was such an inspiration to me! May God comfort you all during this time. She loved her family, friends and church family. I will miss you Ms. Juanita.

Gwendolyn Turner West

November 9, 2013

To Arthur, Alex, Toni, Randy & Family
You have my heart-felt deepest sympathy! I am at a loss for words right now. Juanita was one of my very dearest long-time friends. We worked together at US Steel for many, many years. She always reminded me of one of my sisters who also had a kind, gentle spirit. She could always make me laugh. We watched our children grow up, move away and have families of their own. We always shared the wonderful stories of our children & grandchildren and wished that they lived closer to us. She was the wedding coordinator for my daughter's wedding and designed the many, beautiful centerpieces by hand, each one. She had a true talent and she was a real treasure. I will miss my dear friend, greatly!

Children, call me. Juanita was there by my side as soon as she heard about my serious illness last year. Family, know that Juanita is resting peacefully in Jesus' arms. She will always live in your hearts and you will keep her alive through your conversations and your memories. She has left a lasting impression on my heart, forever. Juanita, I love you, always, my dear friend!

Tammy Threatt

November 8, 2013

To Toni and family may GOD, give you comfort and peace through out this difficult time.

Alyson Ratney

November 8, 2013

On behalf of the Ratney siblings, we would like to convey our sincere and heart-felt condolences to the Ratney-Artist family in the event of such a great loss. We stand with you in this very difficult and trying moment and we pray that God may comfort your hearts, well knowing that we depend on God in everything that may strike us at any time. We have so many fond memories of our blended-family and we shall never forget the love and fun we all shared with Ms. Juanita. May her soul rest in eternal peace and may God strengthen the entire Ratney-Artist family during this mourning period and forever.

Beautiful Angel

Alyson Ratney

November 8, 2013

On behalf of the Ratney siblings, we would like to convey our sincere and heart-felt condolences to the Ratney-Artist family on the event of such a great loss. We stand with them in this very difficult and trying moment and we pray that God may comfort their hearts, well knowing that we depend on God in everything that may strike us at any time. We have so many fond memories of our blended-families and we shall never forget the love we all shared with Ms. Juanita. May her soul rest in eternal peace and may God strengthen the entire Ratney-Artist family during this mourning period and forever.

Vera Allison

November 7, 2013

My prayers are for the family to have peace and strength. Juanita was a special lady.

DeBorah Sumbry

November 7, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Ms. Juanita and my mother Christine Sumbry(R.I.H.)were friends for many years. She was a loving and devoted friend that will be missed.

Michael H. & Ermalene D. Gault Sr

November 6, 2013

Levi & Family,

Juanita is at peace. Think of the good times and smile. For comfort read Ecclesiastes 3:1-9,11-15,17,19,20,22. Juanita & I worked together at the "triple nickle" back in the day. May God bring you peace during this time.

Ms. Downing

November 6, 2013

To Artis and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you.

November 6, 2013

Juanita was truly a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. She never had a bad word to say about anyone, and we at the GPD truly loved her.
Jeffery A. Kumorek
Deputy Chief. Chief GPD 2002-2006

Jacqueline Smith

November 6, 2013

My heart and prayers go out to the Ratney family. I worked with Juanita and we had alot of great times and great memories. We laughed everyday. May you rest in peace.

Joseph L. Griffin

November 6, 2013

To Juanita's Family.
Sorry for your loss. Juanita was a kind and lovely person. She will be truly missed. May God bring comfort to you.

Danielle Patterson

November 6, 2013

I worked with Juanita at the Mayor's Office...she was a very nice person with a beautiful spirit.

Martha

November 6, 2013

To The Family: May you find comfort in knowing that the LORD JESUS is with us always.

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