Lillye Bell Ellis Ratliff

February 22, 1932 - August 23, 2025 (93 years old)

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Lillye Bell Ellis Ratliff

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February 22, 1932 - August 23, 2025 (93 years old)

Byram, Mississippi

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Lillye Bell Ellis Ratliff Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-09-04T15:00:00
End: 2025-09-04T22:00:00
Location: Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lillye Bell Ellis Ratliff in Byram, Mississippi, who passed away on August 23, 2025, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lillye Bell Ellis Ratliff to show support.

In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Lillye leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Lillye may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Mose Ellis and Leoma Lenoir.

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September 1, 2025

Love, Denise Ford Jackson and Family sent flowers

“To: Dorothy, Marianne, Debra, Cynthia, Orlando, and your families: I am sending this Peace Lily in loving memory of your Mom, Mrs. Lillye Bell Ratliff. Know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers!”

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Sep 04

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Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
3580 Robinson St, Jackson, MS 39209

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Greater Bethlehem Temple Apostolic Church
1505 Robinson Rd, Jackson, MS 39209

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