Judith A. Ratliff

RATLIFF, Mrs. Judith A.
Kalamazoo, MI Went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Tuesday evening October 20, 2009. Judith was born August 25, 1943 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a daughter of Nicholas and Theresa Millek Gram. She had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with Michigan Health Partners before retiring. She was also a member of Bethel Baptist Church and always eager to learn more about the Bible. Judith loved arts and crafts but most of all loved spending time with her grandchildren. Judith was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Wilburn A. Ratliff on February 13, 2009. Judith is survived by 2 children, Ruth Mike Pohlman of Kalamazoo and Timothy Sonya Ratliff of Portage; three grandchildren, Jordan Pohlman, Nolan Ratliff and Chase Pohlman; an aunt; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be held 11 o'clock Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church, 402 S. Westnedge Ave. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8pm Friday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Bethel Baptist Church, West Michigan Cancer Center, or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. www.langelands.com 343-1508.