Judith Francis Parrish Ratcliffe

Judith Francis Parrish Ratcliffe, 78, of Manassas, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2025 after a brief illness. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Judy was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Richard Jackson Ratcliffe; her sister-in-law, Ann Harrover Thomas; and her niece, Samantha Meyer. Judith Parrish Ratcliffe is survived by her brother, former Manassas Mayor Harry J. (“Hal”) Parrish II (Cheryl); daughters Jenny Ratcliffe Billingslea (Bob) and Susanna Jackson Ratcliffe (Whitney); grandchildren Tyler, Ethan, and Madison Billingslea and Larkin Francis Ratcliffe; nephews Chris Harrover (Denise) and Harry J. (“Trey”) Parrish III; nieces Lisa Harlow (Brian), Molly Lane (Ron), and Sydney Meyer. Judy was born on January 31, 1947 in Manassas, Virginia to the late Virginia Delegate (R-50) and Manassas Mayor Harry J. Parrish and Mattie Hooe Cannon Parrish. She was a 1964 graduate of Osbourn High School and a 1968 graduate of Westhampton College at the University of Richmond, where she majored in mathematics and economics. Upon graduating from college, Judy worked as a computer programmer for IBM for many years. In later years, she began working full time at the family business, R. Jackson Ratcliffe Insurance, where she worked until her death. Judy also served on the board of Manassas Ice and Fuel Company, Inc. (MIFCO), as Secretary. Judith Parrish Ratcliffe, like her parents before her, believed in community service. She was a life member of the Manassas Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary. She was a member of the Junior Women’s Club of Manassas, the Manassas Garden Club, the D.A.R., Crimesolvers, and the Prince William/Manassas Chamber of Commerce. In her free time, she enjoyed socializing with her friend groups: the Mother-Daughter Book Club, the Birthday Group, the Happy Hour Group, and the Sunday School Group. She was also an avid Virginia Tech fan and season football ticket holder (Go Hokies!). The family will receive friends from 5 - 7pm on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Grace United Methodist Church, 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas, Virginia. Funeral services will be held at the same location at 10:00 am on Friday, March 7, 2025 with Reverend Drew Colby officiating. Interment will follow at Manassas City Cemetery. Since Judy had a great love for children and animals, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions in her name to an animal or children’s charity of your choice.

Judith Francis Parrish Ratcliffe

January 31, 1947 - February 26, 2025