| 1. | Mildred Elizabeth Wildes was born on 3 Oct 1917 in Haylow, Echols, Georgia; died on 18 Jan 2010 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; was buried on 22 Jan 2010 in Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Mildred K Ratcliff
- Occupation: Homemaker
- Residence: 1920, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Precinct 22, Polk, Florida, USA
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Died:
Mildred E. Kendrick Ratcliff: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Florida Times-Union, The (Jacksonville, FL) - January 19, 2010
Deceased Name: Mildred E. Kendrick Ratcliff
FL United States
RATCLIFF Mildred E. Kendrick Ratcliff, age 92, passed away on Jan. 18, 2010. Mildred was born on Oct. 3, 1917 in Waycross, GA to the late Ransel Hateras and Emma Mae Thrift Wildes. She was a longtime resident of Jacksonville, FL for over 60 yrs. She was the definition of a lady and the epitome of a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a gifted homemaker. Her talents were many including cooking, sewing and gardening. One of her greatest pleasures in life was to gather her family together and prepare a delicious meal for them. Her positive influence was a blessing to her family and friends and her legacy will live on. Her light shined brightly as she lived a life of faith in God. "A woman of valor, who can find? She is more precious than fine pearls."
Mildred is preceded by her six brothers and one sister. She is also preceded by her first husband, Grover L. Kendrick and survived by their daughters; Gloria D'Angelo and husband Anthony, Diane Brown and husband William; four grandchildren: S.W. Hubbard, Whitney Hubbard, Kate Quinn and Caroline Ray; and three great grandchildren: Cameron Quinn, Keaton Quinn and Bradford Ray. She is also preceded by her husband, Rev. James Ratcliff, whose most recent ministry was Christ by the Sea United Methodist Church in Vero Beach, FL from 76'-86'; and survived by two step-daughters, Carmen Johns and Becky Brittian; three step-grandchildren: Steve Johns, Susan Grant and Kathryn Blumberg; and three step great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 from 5-8pm.
Funeral service will be 11am Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at Mandarin United Methodist Church, 11270 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, with a reception immediately following in the fellowship hall.
Graveside service will be held at 2pm at Evergreen Cemetery, gate 2.
Arrangements by: Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 904-288-0025 Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com
Copyright (c) 2010 The Florida Times-Union
Mildred married Grover Lee Kendrick on 25 Dec 1938 in Folkston, Charlton, Georgia, USA. Grover (son of Luther W Kendrick and Ada Lnu) was born on 13 Jan 1919 in Charlton, Georgia, USA; died on 17 May 1972 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Mildred married James Miller Ratcliff on 3 Jun 1976 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA. James was born on 23 Aug 1918; died on 26 Apr 1999 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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1917 - 2010 (92 years)
