Thelma Ratliff

Age 98, a resident of Albuquerque since 1945, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012. She is survived by her children, Rosemary Meyerhein and husband, Ralph, James Richard Ratliff, Charles E Ratliff and wife, Linda, and Judith Ratliff-Kuelbs and husband, Richard; grandchildren , Rick L. Meyerhein and wife, Yvonne, Mary Katherine Patton and husband, Bob, Stephen E. Meyerhein and wife, Sandy, Deanna Lynn Richardson, George Morrison and wife, Kristen, and David Morrison; 15 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren; and sister Mary Chambers and husband, Hugh. Mrs. Ratliff was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Ratliff. Thelma devoted herself to her family. She was a member of her neighborhood association. She was a lifelong gardener. Services will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2012, 1:00 pm at FRENCH - University, with Pastor Ricardo Rodrigues officiating. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd NE. Pallbearers will be James Richard Ratliff, Rick L. Meyerhein, Mary Katherine Patton, Stephen E. Meyerhein, Deanna Lynn Richardson, and Ralph E. Meyerhein. Friends may visit Wednesday, December 19, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.