Iva Rataliff

Iva Nell Ratliff, age 81, of Emory, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5th, in Sulphur Springs

Health and Rehab.....

She was born in the Bonanza Community on Dec. 21, 1937, to the parentage of

Woodrow Carson and Wanda Maureen Yarbrough Asbill.

Iva Nell graduated Emory High School.

Soon she married James Leroy Ratliff, in Emory, on July 16, 1955.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She made a home that was loving and comfortable for all of the family.

Iva Nell was an avid fisherman, and would "go fishing" at the drop of the hat.

Those left here to cherish her memories include:

Husband: James Ratliff of Emory

Daughter: Jeri Norris (Jim) of Emory

Sons: Ricky Ratliff (Tonya) of Emory

and, Paul Ratliff (Kristi) of Emory

Brother: Roger Asbill of Emory

Sisters: Donna Kirkpatrick of Emory; and,

Laura (Jeannie) Asbill of Emory

Grandchildren: Cody; Jessica; Justin: Zack; Ryan, and Luke

Great-grandchildren: Gavin and Grayson

Numerous other loving family and friends

Preceded in death by:

Parents; Sister, Patriia Asbill; and brothers:

W.C. Asbill and Bobby Asbill