Faye Ratliff

Faye Ratliff, 88, of San Angelo passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014 at her residence after a long and fulfilling life. Memorial Services will be at 10:00 am Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Dr. James Hassell of First Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home. Faye was born December 6, 1925 to Doyle and Norine (Jones) Perdue in Honey Grove, Texas. She married Donald Charles Ratliff Jr. on December 25, 1949 in Ozona, Texas and previously worked for State Farm Insurance as a bookkeeper. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church and a dedicated member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International for over 60 years. Through her affiliation with Theta Alpha chapter of ESA, she devoted her life to helping those less fortunate; especially children through St Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee and many local agencies such as the March of Dimes, Concho Valley Home for Girls, West Texas Rehab and Boys Ranch. Faye was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother, Rev. William Perdue. Faye is survived by her son, Donald C. Ratliff III, his wife Rebecca; her sister Nancy Hall; and her brother Kenneth Perdue. Also, her grandchildren: Sarah Duerstine, Clint Rawls and Brandon Rawls along with one GREAT grandchild: Thomas Duerstine. Faye is also survived by her very special nieces and nephews, Barbara Petrey, her husband James; Denise Goddard, her husband Robert and Lance Hall, along with several great nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation, 363 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526. Faye's online obituary and memorial guest registry may be viewed at www.robertmassie.com.