Barbara A. Ratz, age 72, died Saturday, January 19, 2019 in Raleigh, NC at her home. Barbara was born September 9, 1946 in New London, CT to John and Elizabeth (Connolly) DeCourcey, and was the middle of three children. Upon graduating high school, Barbara attended nursing school and cared for children in the nursery of The New York Foundling Hospital. After moving to North Carolina, Barbara served as the office manager of Springmoor Physical Therapy and Edward Jones Investments.
Barbara, better known as “Babs” or “Mimi”, was an avid reader and a fantastic cook. She loved spending time near the ocean. Barbara could always be found cheering at a basketball game or in the audience of a band concert. Later on, some people might say that she had an addiction to Candy Crush and Solitaire.
Barbara is survived by daughters, Tracey Ratz Anthony and husband Lance, and Cortney Ratz Cowan and husband Gregg; grandchildren, Lance and Shane Anthony, Will and Katie Cowan; sister, Jacki Coleman; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and adopted family members. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Richard; Jack Ratz, Sr. and her beloved son, Jack Ratz, Jr.
In lieu of a funeral, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Should you wish to honor Barbara's memory, please consider a gift to Transitions Life Care (Hospice of Wake County) 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 ( https://transitionslifecare.org/ ) or the Hoosier Burn Camp PO Box 233, Battle Ground, IN 47920 (online donations at http://hoosierburncamp.org/donate/ ).
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