Kenna S. Ratliff-Williams

Kenna Sherryl Ratliff-Williams, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend passed away on June 13, 2024. She was born on April 26, 1945 to loving parents Kerney K. Ratliff and Geneva A. Parker.

Kenna was born in Santa Paula, California, but found her home in Oklahoma, where she was raised in Healdton. There, Kenna developed a deep connection to her roots and the values of hard work and compassion. Her academic journey led her to achieve a Master's degree in Family Studies and Gerontology, showcasing her passion for understanding and helping others. This education served as a foundation for her career and the countless lives she touched along the way.

Kenna dedicated many years to her professional career at Tinker Air Force Base, where she was known for her diligence, expertise, and warm spirit. Her retirement was a well-deserved chapter of her life, allowing her more time to focus on her family and personal passions.

For 46 years, Kenna called Oklahoma City her home. It was here that she built a life filled with love, laughter, and precious moments. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and their ability to make her laugh brought her immense joy and happiness. Kenna's home was always filled with the sounds of their laughter, and her heart was filled with pride for each of them.

Kenna is survived by countless family and friends who will continue to honor her memory including her daughter Gigi Silverhorn and her husband Jeff Silverhorn, sister Debra Wright, grandchildren and their spouses Jessica Silverhorn-Lopez and Dustin Lopez, Joshua and Latasha Silverhorn, Jacob Silverhorn and Sean Winget, and Kennady Silverhorn-Huddleston and Michael Huddleston, great-grandchildren Sydney Silverhorn, Pearson Silverhorn, Scarlett Silverhorn, Neva Lopez, Davis Lopez, and Nora Lopez, her 3 nieces, 2 nephews and life-long best friend, Lorna Herrington-Jacobs. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Vickie Weaver and her husband David Weaver, and brother-in-law George Wright.

Kenna will be remembered for her generous heart, her infectious laughter, and her ability to bring people together. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of her family and friends. May she rest in eternal peace. Services will be private.