Jessie GertrudeRATCLIFFEPeacefully on Wednesday, August 27th, 2025, at Llandovery Cottage Hospital aged 95 years.
Jessie of New Road, Llandovery and formerly of Hay-on-Wye and Michaelchurch.
Beloved wife of the late Ken, loving mother of Phillip and Frances
and a much-loved Granny and Great Granny.
Cherished by all her family and friends.
A public service to celebrate Jessie's life will take place on Thursday, September 25th, 2025, at Llanelli Crematorium at 12 noon.
For those who just wish to pay their respects the cortege will leave Jessie's home at 10.50am and travel down Stone Street.
All are welcome to join the family for refreshments from 2pm at The Kings Head, Llandovery.
To honour Jessie, please feel free to wear a splash of any bright colour.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Llandovery Hospital League of Friends c/o IC & SM Davies Funeral Directors, Britannia House, Llandovery, SA20 0DD. Tel 01550 720636.
After a marriage that spanned over 60 years, Jessie and Ken's ashes will be buried together at St Michael's Church, Michaelchurch Escley, Herefordshire, HR2 0JW on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, at 2pm, where a service of thanksgiving and remembrance for their lives will take place, to which all are welcome.
The family wish to give special thanks to Dr Rees and colleagues from Llanfair Surgery and all the staff at Llandovery Cottage Hospital for their outstanding care, devotion and compassion.
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