Robert “Cindy” Ratliff, 72, of East Chicago, IN passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, July 12, 2024.
She is survived by her children; Benita (Timothy) Ratliff-Taylor, Steve Ratliff, Michael Ratliff, Tonia (Anthony) Ratliff and Monica Robinson, grandchildren; Antonio, Tashima, Anthony, Caribbarie, James, Jazzmon, Devron, Masadi, Laura, Anthony Jr., Avianna, Rashemma, Michael Jr., Makiela, Destiny, Malaya, Sahharria and a host of great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her siblings; Dorothy Coleman, Luellen Bowman and Bennie Coleman, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents; Robert and Johnnie Coleman, brother; John Harris, daughter; Sharda Burts and grandson; Marquise.
Robert was a loving and kind soul, always willing to help anyone. Her home was inviting and always open to anyone in need of a warm meal, good company or good conversation. Some things Robert truly loved were her plants and flowers, the color yellow, dressing sharp, Mexican food and steppin’. She was quite the morning person, waking up early every day to start her morning brew of coffee and get breakfast started. She was very outgoing, yet stern and strong – what she said, she meant. She was a praying woman of faith, never hesitating to pray for anyone who needed God’s blessings. Robert called her numerous grandkids daily, to keep in touch with them and ensure they were doing alright. She was never afraid of a little adventure – joy riding here and there. She traveled to Alaska with her daughter and even lived there for some time.
Robert had a heart of gold with a one-in-a-million personality. The life of the party, she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.