Iris Turner Ratliff

I will never forget Iris, and her whole family . We spent many days with the family in Fort Walton, at their home, and in Holley, at our home. Iris loved music and was very talented. She was adorable. She had funny, memorable stories, and her laugh was the best! I remember when Chris had the end of his finger bitten off by a bunny. He called it his "Bunny finger". Her husband pierced my ears when I was a teenager! I wish we had kept in touch over the years. She was a wonderful person, and...

Kim and Lindsey, I am SO sorry to hear about your mother and equally sorry to hear about your brother Chris, one of my very best friends from my youth. I have thought about your family often and am very saddened to hear this..... So many memories flood back from 33 years ago, listening to Dark Side of the Moon on headphones for the first time, learning sign language from Chris and Robert.... Love to you both!

I am so sorry to find out about Iris. She and my mother, JoAnn were friends when you lived in Fort Walton-on Hollywood Blvd. I have searched for her online in the past,to no avail, but now I have found her-too late. I have the fondest memories of her; playing an accordian,and my sister's clarinet; doing all sorts of fun stuff; telling funny stories. She was so talented and witty; A real treasure. She left many memories behind, from so many years ago.God Bless You and Your Family. Debbie...

I am saddened by Mrs. Ratliff's passing but I am also heartened by the knowledge that her daughter, Kim, was devoted to her. Mrs. Ratliff blesses her children and relatives from Heaven.

Footprints in the sand-written by Carolyn Joyce Carty

This is what I thought of when I got your e-mail. Maybe you will have time to pull this website up. We love you guys so very much. May GOD bless you always! Brenda

Kim and Lindsey: Your mom was trully one of a kind. Funny, intelligent, kind, talented and very loving towards her close friends and family. We loved her very much and she will be sorely missed. We are so sorry for your loss. -The Pride and Pihera Families (Atlanta, GA)