Mrs. Louise M. Ratliff passed away Tuesday night, January 12, 2010, at her St. Joe Manor residence, at the age of 87 years, 9 months & 26 days. Louise was born on March 16, 1922, in Ellington, Missouri, and was preceded-in-death by: her husband, Denver D. Ratliff (Nov. 14, 1993); a Sister: Helen Massie Tesreau and 2 Brothers: Edward Massie, Killed-In-Action in World War II & Winston Massie, in 2008.
Louise was a longtime, faithful member of the Delassus Baptist Church.
Survivors Include : a daughter, Ann L. Ratliff, of Springfield, MO; a son, Alan L. Ratliff, of Farmington. 2 Brothers: Bill (& Lucille) Massie, of Kirkwood, MO; Edmond (& Dolores) Massie, of Ellington, MO. a Sister-In-Law: Myrtle Dunnegan, of Sullivan, MO. Also surviving are numerous Nieces; Nephews; Great-Nieces & Great-Nephews.
Visitation : Friday, 4-8 p.m. Visitation resumes Saturday at 6:30 a.m.
Funeral : Saturday, 11:00 a.m., January 16, 2010
at : TAYLOR Funeral Service CHAPEL, with Rev. Jim Bruns and Rev. Fred Boggs officiating.
Interment at : Hillview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Farmington.
Memorials to : Vitas Hospice.
Ann & Alan, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Ann and Alan: My deepest sympathies to you both. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Judy
Our Prayers have all been answered I finally arrived The healing that had been delayed Has now been realized No one's in a hurry There's no schedule to keep We're all enjoying Jesus Just sitting at His feet If you could see me now I'm walking streets of gold If you could see me now I'm standing tall and whole If you could see me now You'd know I've seen His face If you could see me now You'd know the pain's erased You wouldn't want me to ever leave this place If you could only see me now My light and temporary trials Have worked out for my good To know it brought Him glory When I misunderstood Though we've had our sorrows They can never compare What Jesus has in store for us No language can share If you could see me now I'm walking streets of gold If you could see me now I'm standing tall and whole If you could see me now You'd know I've seen His face If you could see me now You'd know the pain's erased If you could see me now I'm walking streets of gold If you could see me now I'm standing tall and whole If you could see me now You'd know I've seen His face If you could see me now You'd know the pain's erased You wouldn't want me to ever leave this perfect place If you could only see me now If you could see me now If only you could see me now With heartfelt synpathy Vickie Hines (2nd shift nurse)
Ann & Alan:You have our deepest sympathy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.Love, Darrell,Wyona & Dylan Massie