Brenda Foster Ratterree

Brenda Foster Ratterree, 75, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on December 22, 2022. She was the wife of Charles H Ratterree III.

Brenda was born in Spartanburg on September 13, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Hugh Keith Foster, Ruby Lee Taylor and the stepdaughter of Jesse E. Taylor, Sr. Brenda was predeceased by her daughter, April Dawn Pike.

She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1965. Brenda formerly worked as a Departmental and Project Secretary for Lockwood Greene Engineers and Advanced Technology Resources, Inc. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg where she also worked as a financial administrator.

In addition to her husband, Brenda is survived by her brother, Jesse E. Taylor, Jr., her daughter, Angie Pike, nephew, Jake Taylor, and her four stepchildren, Charles Ratterree, Ben Ratterree, Anne Ratterree Willette, and William Ratterree. She was the loving “Bebop” to nine grandchildren.

Brenda passed away peacefully in her home after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She will be remembered for her love of cooking and vacuuming, her kind and generous nature towards others as well as her love for her dogs. Brenda enjoyed spending time with her family and cheering on the Clemson Tigers.

Graveside memorial services will be held Thursday, January 12th, 2:00PM in Philadelphia Baptist Church cemetery, officiated by Reverend Dr. Steve Wise.

In remembrance of Brenda, memorials may be made to Agape Care, 187 N Church Street, Suite 201, Spartanburg, SC 29306.