Our angel, Patricia Diane Ratcliff, 71, of Bay Springs, Mississippi, passed away Tuesday February 9, 2021, in Bay Springs, Mississippi at her home surrounded by her family. She was born Sunday, July 31, 1949 in Laurel, Mississippi.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021, at 1:00 PM at Liberty Cemetery with burial to follow in Liberty Cemetery. Bro. Stanley Doggett will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements. (601) 764-2181.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dolan and Ruby Jefcoats; sisters, Dot Lawson, and Helen Perry; brothers, Ray Jefcoats, Bobby Jefcoats, Lari Jefcoats, and Mitchell Jefcoats.

Survivors include her loving husband of 56 years, Willie J. Ratcliff; children, Melisa Gandy (Kevin), and Troy Ratcliff (Monica); grandchildren, Kimberly Burkeen (Jeremy Mangum), Justin Aaron (Chanda), and Dustin Ratcliff (Elizabeth); great-grandchildren, Annah Burkeen, Austin Burkeen, Dylin Burkeen, Lane Aaron, Chance Aaron, Chasity Diane Rose Ratcliff, Jameson Mangum, and Natalyn Mangum; sisters, Sherlie Jefcoats and Sue Jefcoats Jones; long life best friend, Lynn Jefcoats; a host on nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Gandy, Justin Aaron, DJ. Jernigan, Dustin Ratcliff, Austin Burkeen, and Jeremy Mangum

Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Allen and Lynn Jefcoats.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com