Ruth M. Ratliff's Obituary
RATLIFF, Ruth M. age 64 of Waynesville passed away peacefully Sun. Dec. 30, 2007 at her home. Ruth was born Dec. 2, 1943 to Allen and Leona Kairn. She graduated from Waynesville High School class of ’63. She was a member of Daybreak Baptist Church, the Waynesville American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, and she greatly enjoyed camping. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Bob, married 44 years; two children Holly and her husband Randy Ridinger of Monroe and Berry and his wife Sherry Ratliff of Waynesville; two grandchildren Tasha and Cody Ridinger; three sisters Melba (Don) Smith of IN, Lucy (Jerry) Shumaker of CT, and Ella (Terry) Bogan of Troy; three brothers Allen (Ruth) Kairn of Dayton, Bill (Patrice) Kairn of Middletown, and Joe (Shirley) Kairn of Peebles; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a dedicated mother, wife, and friend to all. Funeral services 2 PM Wed. Jan. 2 at STUBBS-CONNER FUNERAL HOME, Waynesville. Pastor Eddie Gardner officiating. Burial Miami Cemetery, Corwin. The family will receive friends 1-2 PM Wed. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.stubbsconner.com.
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