Louise M. Ratliff

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.