ROCKY MOUNT - Phyllis Lewis Ratcliff, age 80, passed away October 14, 2024. She was born April 23, 1944 in Edgecombe County to George and Lula Peele Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Ratcliff and siblings, Joe Lewis, Irene Turco, Melba Dew, Helen Wilson (Roy), Carolyn Sutton, Jesse Lewis and Bill Lewis (Laura).

She is survived by her daughter, Kim Nunzi of Rocky Mount; son, Jim Ratcliff (Tammy) of Wrightsville Beach and sister, Sonya Viverette of Rocky Mount; six grandchildren.

A private memorial will take place at a later date.