Linda Anne Ratliff's Obituary
Linda Anne Ratliff of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 following some recent health concerns. She was 76 years old.Linda was born on October 14, 1940 in Newark, Ohio, the beautiful daughter of Martha (Booth) and Paul William Loar. She spent her working life at Owens-Corning Fiberglas where she advanced to the position of Executive Secretary before retirement. After relocating to Florida, she became an active member of the Fort Myers community and at Lexington Country Club. She was the devoted wife to and is survived by her loving husband William J. Ratliff and her beloved sons Kevin (Carolyn) Ratliff and Eric (Venita “Pinky”) Ratliff and her cherished grandsons Logan, Seth, Dane and Garrett.Immediate funeral ceremonies are private. Arrangements for Linda’s final care have been entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematory, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907, (239) 936-0555. Linda will thereafter be laid to rest at Sarasota National Cemetery during a private service at an undisclosed date and time,In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions in memory of Linda be made to either the American Diabetes Foundation, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202, (800) 342-2383, or to the American Cancer Society, 4575 Via Royale, Suite 110, Fort Myers, FL 33919, (239) 936-1113 or to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231, (800) 242-8721.To share a story, leave a tribute or to offer condolences to the family at this difficult time please visit Linda’s memorial webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sigh her guestbook.
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