Linda Lou Black Obituary
In loving memory of Linda Lou Black of Thurman, Ohio, who departed this world on January 25, 2025 at the age of 78. Linda Lou leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband James H. Ratliff; her brothers, James, Harmon, Tom and Robert; and her grandson Kenneth W. Smith.
She is survived by: her children, Wess Smith (Tiffany) of Thurman and Tammy R. Howes (Joseph Lawrence) of Gallipolis, Ohio; her grandchildren, Michael Smith (Kylie McCormick) of Jackson, Andrew Howes (Sadira Frederick) of Gallipolis, Jennifer "Shelbi" Smith (Jonny Rowe) of Mercerville, Matthew Howes (Ashley) of Oak Hill, Tyler VanSickle, Justin Howes of Kent, Draven Stapleton of Thurman, David Smith of Morganfield, Noah Smith of Thurman and Nicholas Smith of Thurman, Ohio; her great grandchildren, Layton W. Smith, Wesley P. Rice, Harper L. Smith and Toby R. Howes; and her siblings, Mike Barry (Carla Abshire) of Rio Grande, Pete Barry (Denise) of Thurman, Mandy Vanbibber of Jackson, William Barry (Margie) of Rio Grande, Timothy Barry of Milford and Maggie Brewer of Clarksville, Tennessee..