Thelma Radford Ratcliff

March 19, 1920 ~ March 4, 2015
Resided in:
Cumming, GA
Thelma Radford Ratcliff, 94, formerly of Asheville, died Wednesday, March 4, 2015, in Cumming, GA, where she had moved to be near family.
Mrs. Ratcliff was born in Woodfin and was a daughter of the late Martin Luther and Elsie Mae Bell Radford. She was married to the late Donald L. Ratcliff, who died in 1997. She was a former real estate agent and was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.
She is survived by daughters, Ann Zito and Kim Ratcliff; sons, Thomas Ratcliff and Michael Ratcliff; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren; and two sisters, Jeanette Radcliff and Pat Walters.
A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Phillips officiating, followed by a meal at Macedonia Fellowship Hall.
The family will receive friends 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the National Parks Foundation, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, or the National Parkinson Foundation.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. I remember all these sisters from growing up on Olivette Road and Mildred was married to my cousin Jr. Johnson. So many memories from those in that generation. God Bless.
Joe and Linda Johnson Scorsone
Mrs. Thelma was always a joy to be around. As her neighbor, I enjoyed her company and her ready smile. She had a sweet spirit about her and made a mean pound cake. She will be missed. My condolences to the family.
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Thelma. I so loved getting to see her as I was growing up. She was always such a lively, joyful spirit who made everyone feel so welcomed and loved and I will truly miss her. May God be with all of you during this time and may He give you strength in the days to come. Much Love & prayers from your cousin, Penny (Ralph & Betty Ratcliff’s granddaughter).
My condolences. David Ellis