Obituary Madeline Sue Ratcliff, 59, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 surrounded by family. She was born, June 8, 1963 at St. Marys Hospital in Norton, VA, to Velma and Earl Russell. Sue graduated from Mountain Empire Community College with a degree in Secretarial Science and Business Management. She worked as an executive secretary for Dee Shoring in Richmond, VA. She attended Rawhide Missionary Baptist Church and was a secretary there for many years. She was a wonderful wife and mother. Sue truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; spending time with family and friends, enjoyed being outdoors, and taking care of her pets. She was the kindest individual anyone could meet. Always thinking of others before herself. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Douglas Russell, Darrell Russell, Gene Russell and Howard Russell. Sisters; Evelyn McCracken, Lisa Lee. Nieces Kelly Holbrook and Cherie Adams. Sue is survived by her husband William Jeffrey Ratcliff, her daughter Elizabeth Faith Ratcliff, Gabe Lee beloved nephew, brother Rick Russell, sisters Lori Garrett and Donna Smith, and several nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the Gates Cemetery in Keokee, VA. Memorial and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.provincefuneralhome.com We are located at 42098 E. Morgan Ave. Pennington Gap, VA 24277. Phone 276-546-2456. Province Funeral Homes are honored to be serving the family of Madeline Sue Ratcliff. Services Private Interment Gates Cemetery State Rt. 624 Keokee, VA 24265