Inez Lenora Ratcliff, 89, of Knoxville, passed away on August 16, 2017.
She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a gracious grandmother and great-grandmother and a loyal friend.
She was a multi-talented lady with a passion for her family and her work.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lindsay Ratcliff; parents, Roscoe and Bertha Lovelace; siblings, John Lovelace and JoAnn Larish and grandson, Graham Ratcliff Taylor.
She is survived and will be deeply missed by her daughter, Connie Ford and husband John; son, Glenard Ratcliff and wife Doren; daughter, Dawn Channell and husband Mike; son, Paul Ratcliff and wife Anita; grandchildren, Scott Taylor, Melissa Culver, Tiffany Reid, Sommer Ayers, Wesley Channell and Heather Walker; great-grandchildren, Alexandria, Ashton, Ava, Caden, Cameron, Gavin, Grayson, Dylan, Piper and Ronin; several nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Graveside services were held at the Jellico Cemetery in Jellico, TN on August 26, at 11 a.m. with Jerry Ratcliff officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico was in charge of arrangements.
