Hoyt Laree Lee Ratcliff, age 76, of Gulfport, passed away on June 18, 2008 in Gulfport.
She was preceded in death by her husband, X. L. Ratcliff; her parents, Harmon Lee, Sr and Ruby Diede; her son, Phillip W. Ratcliff; one brother; and three sisters.
Mrs. Ratcliff is survived by her sons, Larry Ratcliff of Ocean Springs, Dennis Ratcliff of Pass Christian, and Carl Ratcliff of Gulfport; her daughters, Susan Randolph of Bryan, TX, Kathy Cunningham and Karen Johnson, both of Gulfport, and Lora Little of Clinton; two brothers; three sisters; fifteen grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
She was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. Her shining, laughing eyes and loving smile will be missed.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2008 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 20, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Southern Memorial Park Cemetery, Biloxi.
An online obituary may be viewed and signed at www.riemannfamily.com.