Paula Andrews Ratcliff, 91, of Trout, LA, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

She was born May 31, 1932.

She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was the rock of her family. She was a very good cook and loved to garden and grow flowers.

Services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, December 22, 2023, at Fellowship Baptist Church, Trout, with Bro. Shad Tibbs officiating.

Interment followed in the Belah Cemetery, Trout, under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home, Alexandria, LA.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Louie R. Andrews and Julian Ratcliff; and son, Richard R. Andrews Sr.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Terry Andrews, Bobby Andrews and Sherri Posey (Chuck Posey); daughter-inlaw, Melanie Andrews; grandchildren, Ashly Andrews, Lacy Stephens (Burt), Ricky Andrews (Natalie), Daylan Andrews (Mahaley), Logan Andrews, Kevin Andrews (Brittany) and Charlie Posey (Mindy); and 14 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Ricky Andrews, Daylan Andrews, Kevin Andrews, Logan Andrews, Charlie Posey, Ashton Poche, Aaron Whitehead and Andrew Stephens.