Martha "Cissy" Ratliff

Martha "Cissy" Ford Ratliff departed this world on Thursday, September 19th, just 9 days shy of her 74th birthday. A celebration of her life will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 21st at the First United Methodist Church of Houma. There will be visitation before the service from 8:30 am until 11:00 am. Cissy was born on Turkey Creek near Water Valley, MS. She leaves behind her devoted husband Mike Ratliff, the man she eloped with over 50 years ago and her three children, Shannon Ratliff of New Orleans, LA, Courtney Ratliff, of New Orleans, LA and Rob Ratliff and his wife Deanne of Houma, and her two grandchildren that she adored, Sarah Ford Dugal of New Orleans, LA and Ford Ratliff of Houma. Her sister, Sarah McPherson Swanzy of Greenwood, MS, her sister-in-law Josie Henderson of Lucedale, MS, and the niece and nephews and many cousins that she loved. Cissy spent 22 years teaching throughout Terrebonne Parish, the bulk of which was at Mulberry Elementary School where she enjoyed her students and faculty. Cissy was preceded in death by her parents John L. Ford and Sarah Evans Ford, both of Jennings, La and Water Valley, Ms. She enjoyed playing bridge casino outings and cooking with her friends and family, particularly her devoted bridge friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Ray Cinnater, Bayou Cane Fire Department, Acadian Ambulance, and Terrebonne General CCU and ER. A special thank you to Dr. Dicky Haydel for his support to Cissy and the family. The family wishes that in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to a charity of your choice.