Edna Janice Ratcliffe Campbell, 93, of Waycross, formerly of Blackshear, passed away early Monday morning, July 31, 2023, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, following an extended illness.
Born August 12, 1929 in Wise, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Opal Ellen Peters Ratcliffe. She and her husband lived in several states before music and friends led them to the Waycross and Blackshear area more than 40 years ago. She had worked as an inspector with the Coca Cola Bottling Company and had been a longtime housewife. She was of the Church of God of Prophecy faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, James Alex Campbell Sr.; a son, Ronald L. Ratcliffe and a brother, Fred Steven Ratcliffe.
Survivors include her three children, Rebecca Herrin (husband Billy Ray), Waycross, James Alex “Jimmy” Campbell Jr. (wife Jerita), Waresboro and Debra Thornton (husband Darren), Mershon; seven grandchildren, Selena Sweatt (husband Chris), South Riding, VA, Jennifer Nolen (husband Jamie), Blackshear, Jesse Herrin (wife Ellita), Waycross, Stacy Harris (husband Jason), Blackshear, Ashley Bush (husband Travis), Atlanta, Barbi Jan Michtak (husband Frank), Waresboro and Bobby Campbell, Waycross; several great-grandchildren; sister, Freda Ellen Ratcliffe, Pearisburg, VA; her beloved cat, Baby and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
