1956
2024
Mrs. Freda Ratliff-Williams was born August 15,1956 in Flint, Michigan. The daughter of James L. and Lelah B. Ratliff.
Freda attended Flint Community Schools, Jefferson, D.T.M., Holmes Middle
School and Flint Northwestern High School "Class of 1974". She went to
further her education at Ross Business Institute in 1975. She landed her first
job at the Internal Revenue Service. Then on to Genesee Bank as a bank teller. She was called to Hurley Hospital in 1978, where she would spend the next thirty-six and a half years and retired in 2014. While at Hurley she went back to Baker College to receive her Health Information Accreditation at the age of 48. She was a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church for over 56 years.
After leaving Antioch Baptist Church she joined Shiloh Missionary Baptist
Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Daniel E. Moore Sr. Freda met her
husband in 1994. They were united in Holy Matrimony a few years later.
Dandre was the love of her life.
Freda loved to dress. It was her motto to give God his all on Sunday. He
deserves your Sunday Best. She was classy and elegant. Freda served on
several boards throughout the years. She faithfully served on the Children's
Miracle Network Organization at Hurley Medical Center for over 30 years. Most
recently she was appointed by Mayor Sheldon Neeley to be a member of the
Ethics and Accountability Board for the city of Flint, Michigan. She loved to
shop, play board games, cards and decorate. Most of all she loved being with
her granddaughter Khalai. She was her biggest cheerleader. She never missed
an event and tried to instill in her God's word and how to give him her all. She
referred to her as her "Heartbeat".
Mrs. Freda Ratliff-Williams leaves to cherish her memory: husband of over 30
years, Dandre M. Williams, daughter, Brittney Ratliff-Franklin, granddaughters,
Khalai, Nyla and Nola, brother, Lawrence (Marcia) Ratliff of Flint Twp, Ml,
sisters, Erma Bell and Lorene Randall both of Flint, Ml, Sylvia (JD) Avery of
Henderson, NV. and Corine Miller of Crawfordsville, AR, nephews, James (Holly)
Avery, Calvin (Titania) Pearson, Derrick (Tareylon) Avery, Frank Bell Jr., Frank (Amanda) Randall, Garnett J. Ratliff and James Ratliff IV, nieces, Therese Watson, Cheryl Randall and Angela Pollard.
Special thanks to my prayer warriors, Linda McGowen, Bernetta Pinson,
Vanessa Sanders, Diane Brody-James. Special friends, Edna Mason, Martha
Armstrong, Deborah Murphy, Ron and Kim Stamps, Ginger and Pete Flanders.
The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Mattie Scott-Phillips, Dr.
Rizwan Danish, Dr. Khalid Ahmed, Dr. Seif Saeed, N.P. Sharon West-Odum,
Pastor and First Lady Rev. Daniel and Denise Moore and Shiloh Missionary
Baptist Church family, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church family, Genesys
Hurley Cancer Center, Hurley Medical Center, Quest Diagnostics on
Ballenger Hwy., RMI on Lennon Rd., Kim Hannigan of BCBS of Ml. Thank you
all for your excellent service.
Sandra Cabine
November 23, 2024
Dandre. Lifting you and your family in prayer. God is able to keep and comfort you.
Bill & Sarita Hunter
November 21, 2024
Our love, condolences and prayers
to our cousins and the entire Ratliff-Williams family. May the memories you have of Freda give you joy in the days ahead. We will miss you cousin Freda - see you later. ❤


Laverna Murphy
November 20, 2024
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Laverna Murphy
November 20, 2024
To the Family of Mrs. Freda E. Williams,
My most sincere prayers and condolences are significantly extended to Dandre’, Brittany, and all of the beloved extended family members.
Freda, was a jewel of a Christian women who conveyed many gifts and talents. A very distinguished, fashionable woman, admired, and highly respected by everyone who knew her. I enjoyed being in her presence not only during our high school years, but both working together in organizing our class reunions, and above all, just having a wonderful time conversing with laughter together within each other’s presence. Oh what joy we hadI’m so sorry I wasn’t available to make this past Flint Northwestern 50th Class Reunion toward the celebration of updates of our lives together. I thank God, I had the honor and great pleasure of knowing such an amazingly beautiful woman, and of being acquainted with such a loving family!
With all my love
Laverna
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10
November 19, 2024
Our love, condolences and prayers
to our cousins and the entire Ratliff-Williams family. May the memories you have of Freda give you joy in the days ahead. We will miss you cousin Freda - see you later. ❤
Bridgette Rutledge
November 19, 2024
Sending our love and prayers
Love Bridgette & Anthony
Roseann Moore Jones
November 19, 2024
Praying for the family
Carolyn Taylor-Williams
November 19, 2024
I was so sorry to hear of Frida's home going. She will be truly missed. Over the years, we spent many birthdays together, celebrating our lives as she was born on the fifteenth, and I was born on the sixteenth of august. Rest in peace frida.
Richard Swanigan
November 19, 2024
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Vatina Topps-Reynolds
November 19, 2024
Sending my condolences.
Sheila Johnson-Toins
November 18, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Earline McFadden
November 18, 2024
Sending prayers and condolences to the family
Quanny
November 18, 2024
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to our Family , Dandre ,and Brittany.. You all are in my thoughts , and prayers May the love and support of those around you provide comfort and peace. ♥
Kathy Cleveland
November 18, 2024
My condolences to the family of this beautiful lady. Rest in heavenly peace Freda
Sylvia Avery
November 18, 2024
Will miss my baby sister. Praying that she will rest in eternal peace in God’s Kingdom.
Sylvia
Karen Russell-Woods
November 17, 2024
I remember this "Very" lovely lady..during my days working in retail and her kind,distinctive mannerism. I appreciated her for it all..May God bless the entire family..especially to Lawrence & Marsha Ratliff...my fellow co-workers...during this time of loss...
She is with God...Shining her true light!
Wendal Payton
November 17, 2024
God has gained another Angel. My prayers go out for the family. Until we met again. God Bless, from Mr. Wendal co worker from Medical Records.
Beth Hudson
November 17, 2024
I knew Freda from HMC. I enjoyed seeing her everyday, always looking fantastic! Classy and elegant, indeed. My sympathies to Brittney. We don't know each other, but I've heard a lot about you from your mom. I'm so sorry.
PAULETTE CHANEY
November 16, 2024
Worked at Hurley and knew Freda for many years. She was a wonderful person. My sympathy and prayers to her family
Lydia Coleman
November 16, 2024
My deepest condolences to husband, family.
RIP Freda
Marshall & Bev Tolbert
November 16, 2024
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Williams/Ratliff family
Chris & Kim Miller
November 15, 2024
D’Andre and Family. Our hearts are so very saddened by your loss and our thoughts & prayers are with you. May the memories of Freda and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. May God Bless & keep you all.
Pamela Ragland
November 15, 2024
Freda was my friend, and coworker for over 35 years, we had great shopping sprees together at Summerset Mall in Novi spending wayyyyy too much money
My condolences to your family, Rest my friend, I’ll miss you.
Pam Ragland
Leonard Copeland
November 15, 2024
To my friend Dandre , my condolences to you ,and your wife Freda families,Freda was one of the nicest people you would ever want to meet , you’re going to hear that from family, friends , and co- workers , my condolences once again. God Bless you all.
Judy Hollis
November 15, 2024
I went to school with Freda she was a very nice young lady soft spoken person. She will be missed.
Jeanette Grady Grady
November 15, 2024
My condolences and prayers ❤ to the Family
Lurla Avery
November 15, 2024
Praying for the family. sending sympathy and prayers for peace and comfort.
Jacqueline Bridges
November 15, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Freda was an awesome lady. So saddened to hear of her passing. Praying for her family & friends. May God bless you all during this difficult time. ❤
Ernelle Taylor
November 14, 2024
May the angels welcome her to Paradise
Hettie Collins
November 14, 2024
My condolences to the family and friends of Freda❤
Betty Turner
November 13, 2024
Rest in Heavenly peace Freda. Brittney, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mom. She was a very good friend of our family and very dear to my late sister Val. May the Lord give you strength and peace.
Herbert Winfrey
November 13, 2024
I was saddened to learn of the home going of a wonderful woman. My prayers are comfort for the family. While serving on the Flint City Council, Mrs. Williams was a constant encourager and supporter to me. I appreciated her input and her concern for the city. She will be missed.
Joyce Davis
November 13, 2024
So sorry to hear of my childhood friend passing. Prayers and condolences to the entire family. Joyce Davis
Rev. Phyllis McCree
November 13, 2024
Sending, condolences, love, and prayers for the entire family.
Sincerely,
Byron and Phyllis McCree
Rene Fletcher
November 13, 2024
Our heartfelt condolences. Rene and Sha’La Fletcher.
Lorene Randall
November 13, 2024
We Will Always Love You From Erma And Junior
Lorene Randall
November 13, 2024
MAY YOU REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE SIS WE LOVE YOU DEARLY. YOU ARE A CLASS ACT PRAY FOR US
Brenda Johnson
November 13, 2024
Remembering Freda and the impact she had on us all. I knew Freda from Hurley and 1603. She was always kind and knew how to dress. Wishing you peace and comfort in these difficult days.
Narotha Ogden
November 13, 2024
Praying for the family.
Wyvonne Skinner
November 13, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Marion Donan
November 13, 2024
Sending condolences to the family.
Ernine Holmes-Smith
November 13, 2024
Cousin thank you for the encouraging conversations when I would see you out and about. Thank our Father Jehovah for the time we spent talking when we saw each other. Thank you Jesus for the special memories in Jesus name amen
Barbara McFarland-Brown
November 12, 2024
Prayers of condolences, comfort & strength for Freda's family & friends.
Linda Hills
November 12, 2024
So sorry to hear of Freda's passing, we worked together for many years in the Medical Records Department at Hurley Medical Center. My condolences to the family and may God carry you through this difficult time.
Marcella Oden
November 12, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Cherri Handley
November 12, 2024
Prayers of comfort from memories strength through the love of family/friends condolences to the family
Debra Cheatom (Stevenson)
November 12, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sandra Copeland
November 12, 2024
Another classmate that has gotten her wings. Freda will be missed
Dorothy Harvey
November 12, 2024
My Deepest Condolence to Family's of Mrs Freda Williams.
Ona Kay Goza
November 12, 2024
In loving memory of a beautiful lady who always had a smile and kind word for me. Know that God will carry all of you through this most difficult time.
Latrelle Holmes
November 12, 2024
Thanks for so many memories...RIP Cuz!
Calvin & Pamela White-Hightower
November 12, 2024
Our prayers for the Williams, Ratliff, and Avery Family's. I knew Freda as a child and neighbor. Praying for her entire family.
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