Rita Ratcliff Thompson Obituary

The passing of Rita Ratcliff Thompson of Austin, Texas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 31, 2025 at the age of 72. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rita Ratcliff Thompson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harvey Elmo Ratcliff and Audell Cullever Ratcliff; her mother-in-law Gail Stewart Thompson; her stepson Sean Thompson; her brothers, Tom Ratcliff (Clifford), Jerry Ratcliff and Larry Ratcliff; her brother-in-law Grady Thompson; and her nephews, Jerry Todd Ratcliff and Thomas Brian Ratcliff.

She is survived by: her husband Dean Thompson of Shreveport, Louisiana; her daughters, Katrina (Colby Roberts), Cathy (Jeff Miller) and Lynn Kirby (Aura); her stepdaughter Becky (Shane Pilkington); and her siblings-in-law, Jean Weaver Ratcliff of Abbeville, Mississippi, Maggie Easterling Ratcliff of Oak Grove, Louisiana, Shirley Ratcliff of Oak Grove, Louisiana, Ross (Cathi Thompson) of Monroe, Louisiana, Michael "Mike" (Bessie Thompson) of Monroe, Louisiana, Clint (Douglas Thompson) of Mountain Brook, Alabama, Lea (Paul Holubec) of Austin, Texas and Jo Thompson of West Monroe, Louisiana. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.