Ethel R. Lankford
October 11, 1916 ~ August 10, 2009
Resided in:
Alexander, NC
Ethel Ratcliff Lankford, 92, of 333 Old Highway 20, Alexander, died Monday, August 10, 2009.
Mrs. Lankford was born in Buncombe Co. and was a daughter of the late Lafayette Fidelio "L.D." and Maude Cook Ratcliff. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph B. Lankford; sister, Mabel Ratcliff; and brothers, Malcolm, Arnold, Chester, Howell, Glenn, Donald, and Curtis Ratcliff.
She was retired from American Enka and she was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
Mrs. Lankford is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Diane Lankford, of Alexander; three grandchildren, Mitchell, Amanda and Glenn; and brothers, James Ratcliff, of Alexander, and Ralph T. Ratcliff, of Asheville.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with the Revs. Charles Phillips and Dr. Willis Gaines officiating.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
Memorials may be made to the Family Life Center of Macedonia Baptist Church, 1468 Jenkins Valley Road, Alexander, NC 28701
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Gary & family:
I am so sorry for your loss. We all loved our Aunt Ethel so very much. She holds a very special place in my heart and always will.
God Bless you all. We love you.
Penny & Jason
Gary and family, when we lived down the road from you, many years ago, your mom and dad were like family to us. Your mother was one of the sweetest ladies I knew. I know she will be greatly missed.
Patsy Robinson Ruppe.
Dear Family, Many of my childhood memories are of times spent with Ethel, my mom Chloe and my grandma Annie. Ethel will be sorely missed but I know she’s in good company. My thought and prayers are with you all.
With fond memories we will always remember our sweet Aunt Ethel
So very sorry to hear of our loss. I have many fond memories of my younger days visiting Uncle Ralph, Aunt Ethel and Gary. It was always a treat to go over and visit with them, tho the visits were all too far between. She was a sweetheart and will be missed by us all.
Ms. Ethel was like a Grandmother to Brian, and one of the kindest and loving woman I have known. She will be greatly missed, but I believe she is having a wonderful reunion with those that have gone before her. We are so sorry for your loss.
There aren’t many times when you can visit or talk with someone where you leave feeling touched and blessed by the experience. Aunt Ethel was always interested in what was going on in our lives and with our kids. For this we are blessed. There is another Angel in heaven.
Russell, Wendy, Haynes, Blake & Eli Ratcliff
Dear Family,
I am saddened by the news of Ethel’s passing and wanted to let you know that my heart is with you and your family during this time of loss. Ethel was one of my favorite cousins and I have such fond memories of growing up with her. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Aunt Ethel was one of my most favorite people in the world. She
always talked about God and Heaven,
and her family. She always made
everyone feel special. When I talk-
ed with her last week, she said if
I don’t see you here anymore, I will
see you in Glory. We love her and
know that she is with the Lord now.