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Barbara Ratliff Obituary
Patterson - Barbara Ann Ratliff, 63, of Patterson passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 at her home. She was born August 17, 1961 in Chillicothe, MO the daughter of Virgil and Laura Mackey Gay. She married Carl "Bud" Ratliff on August 22, 1985 in Chillicothe, MO and he survives.
She is also survived by her son, Carl "Buddy" Ratliff, Jr. of Patterson; three grandchildren, Austin Ratliff, Michael Sprague and Cheyenne Ratliff; one great granddaughter, Aya; one sister, Loretta Gay and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Jesse and Clifford and two sisters, Mary and Lena.
Barbara operated a daycare out of her home for many years. She loved spending time with her family and watching her hummingbirds.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall with burial at Pine Tree Cemetery near Patterson. The family will meet friends from 12 to 2 on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the family. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.
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Judith Heasley
March 24, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with Barb's family. Great memories of all the times spent together at the Lomelino home in Glasgow. Barb and Bud were family to all of us. My you rest in peace sweet lady.
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Theresa Willis
March 23, 2025
Barb was a one of a kind lady, she was the type of person if she knew u she loved u, she was a huge part of my life and I was blessed to have her n my life, I will forever miss Barbie, my love n my prayers go to all of the family.. God bless all of u..
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