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Phyllis Ratliff Bodfish

1928 - 2021

Phyllis Ratliff Bodfish obituary, 1928-2021, Charlotte, NC

BORN

1928

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

CLOSED-McEwen Funeral Home & Cremation @ Myers Park

500 Providence Road

Charlotte, North Carolina

Phyllis Bodfish Obituary

Phyllis Ratliff Bodfish
August 14, 1928 - May 29, 2021
Charlotte, North Carolina - Phyllis Bodfish, 92, passed away on May 29, 2021 at Aldersgate. She was born on August 14, 1928 in Lizton, IN, a daughter of the late Percy and Eunice Harlan Ratliff, and beloved wife of her late husband, George H. Bodfish. Also preceded in death by her brother, Paul Ratliff.
She was employed in journalism after attending Indiana University. Phyllis was a member and active volunteer of Providence United Methodist Church and Kingswood Garden Club. She was a former member of Garfield United Methodist Church in Pepper Pike, Ohio. Her passions included birdwatching, golf, travel, bridge, and gardening.
Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Evelynn (Lynn) Bodfish of Reno, NV; son, John Bodfish (wife Julie) of LaGrande, OR; grandson, John Davis Bodfish of Boise, ID; granddaughter, Erin Bodfish of Portland, OR; and sister-in-law, Betty Ratliff of Lizton, IN.
A private family service will be held in Lizton, Indiana, summer 2021.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Ave., #100, Charlotte, NC 28207 in her name.
Condolences may be offered at www.McEwenMyersPark.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charlotte Observer on May 30, 2021.

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