Portrait of Dorothy Jean Ratcliff

Obituary · Jackson, MS

Dorothy Jean Ratcliff

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Dorothy will be deeply missed by all who loved them.

"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through."
— Eskimo proverb

Dorothy Jean Ratcliff of Jackson, MS has gone home, leaving behind a circle of those who loved her.

These are some of the moments and memories that shaped her story.

Some bonds are not loosened by absence.

Ms. Dorothy Jean Ratcliff, 79, of Jackson, Mississippi, was born on October 9, 1947, to Leroy Ratcliff, Sr. and Annie Mae Carter Ratcliff. She transitioned peacefully on May 5, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Ms. Ratcliff was a devoted domestic worker who took pride in caring for others and maintaining warm, welcoming homes. Her kindness, humility, and quiet strength touched the lives of many. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit and the love she shared with those around her.

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Services

Public Visitation

May 15

Westhaven Funeral Home

3580 Robinson Street

Jackson, MS 39209

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Get Directions

Funeral Service

May 16

Westhaven Funeral Home Chapel

3580 Robinson Street

Jackson, MS 39209

1:00 PM Get Directions

Interment

May 16

Autumn Woods Memorial Gardens

4000 W. Northside Dr.

Jackson, Mississippi 39209

3:00 PM Get Directions

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