
Barbara Sant Ratcliff, 67, of Columbia, and formerly of Nebo, passed from this life on Friday, February 8, 2019, at the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria.
She was born April 24, 1951 in Meridian, Mississippi, to the union of Willie Sant and Kathleen Ferrand.
Barbara had a true servants heart and dedicated herself to her chosen profession in healthcare as an LPN and then a RN for over fifty years. While she loved her career, her true passion and love was her family. She enjoyed spending her time and devoting her energy to her loved ones whom she cherished very much.
Services were held at 12-noon on Wednesday, Feb. 13, from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Robbie Alford Robertson officiating.
Interment followed in the Columbia Hill Cemetery in Columbia under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Danny Joe Ratcliff.
She is survived by her daughter and sonin-law, Laura and David Arnold; her grandson and his girlfriend, Josh Arnold and Keely Hayes; her sister, Brenda Sant Ellerbe of Columbia; her step-sons, Rad Ratcliff and Will Ratcliff; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Tye Ellerbe, Rad Ratcliff, Will Ratcliff, Desmond Ratcliff, Landon Ratcliff, and Jarrod Duff, with Rhett Ellerbe serving as an honorary pallbearer.
Any planned memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.