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Martha Ratliff Obituary
Mrs. Martha Eddins Ratliff, 65, entered into rest on Sunday, July 9, 2017.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 13 at Pine Grove Baptist Church by Pastor Mark Phillips and Phillip Caulder Jr., with burial to follow in the Anson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service in the sanctuary of the church.
Mrs. Ratliff was born June 10, 1952 in Chesterfield, S.C. a daughter of the late Edgar L. and Emma Campbell Eddins. She was employed with Autumn Care of Marshville as a C.N.A. Martha was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church of Chesterfield and enjoyed worshipping at Lilesville Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching old movies and listening to southern gospel music. Her favorite pastimes were spending time traveling with friends and shopping.
In addition to her parents, Martha was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Ratliff. Survivors include her sister, Sonia (William) Adams of Ruby, S.C.; niece, Amy (Russ) Carter of Chesterfield, S.C.; and great-nieces, Rebecca (James) Wood of Lexington, S.C. and Kristin Carter of Greenville, S.C.
Memorials may be made to Pine Grove Baptist Church "Cemetery Fund", 293 Zoar Road, Chesterfield, SC 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, S.C. is serving the Ratliff family.
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KELLEY
August 10, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
SA
July 17, 2017
My deepest sympathies to the family on your loss. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15)
July 14, 2017
Joanne and Bill are saddened to hear of Martha's passing. Our thoughts and prayers we send to family and friends at this time of loss.
Rebecca Lindsey
July 13, 2017
Martha was a good friend and coworker. I will miss her she will always be in my heart. Rebecca lindsey. May you rest in peace.
Doraneal Lilly
July 11, 2017
I am truly sorry for your loss.
Ms. Martha was truly a very caring lady.
I am sure that she is truly going to be miss by many.
ELAINE STEVENS
July 10, 2017
A very giving friend and a very caring care giver or the people she took care of. May she rest in peace.
susie huntley
July 10, 2017
I'm hurt beyond belief. Martha was my dearest friend. we work together for 17 years at Lillie Bennett. loved her like a sister. may she rest I peace
Jean Staton
July 10, 2017
Ms. Martha will truly be missed. My prayers are with you and your family
L Biscette
July 10, 2017
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