Peggy Jean Shomaker Ratliff, age 78, of Clarksville, TN, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017, at her residence.
Peggy was born September 22, 1938, in Hansonville, VA, to the late Frank and Fern Towe Shomaker. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Billie Lee Ratliff; three brothers; and five sisters.
Peggy was a graduate of West Virginia Business College. She retired from the US Federal Civil Service in Colorado Springs, CO. Mrs. Ratliff was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, January 12, at 2:00 PM, at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, with Rev. B.J. Brack officiating.
Peggy is survived by her daughter, Lyn Ratliff Roberts of Clarksville, TN; son, Mike (Sheila) Ratliff of Palmyra, TN; and five grandchildren, Tyler Roberts of Clarksville, TN, Matthew (Jessica) Roberts of Hoffman Estates, IL, Shelby Ratliff of Palmyra, TN, Seth Ratliff of Palmyra, TN, and Sara Ratliff of Palmyra, TN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4825 Trousdale Drive, Suite 220, Nashville, TN 37220.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.