Ratliff, Gail

Gail Ratliff, age 66, of Cantrall, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She is survived by her husband, David; a daughter, Trisha Ratliff of Athens; a son, Brian (Dawn) Ratliff of Athens; five grandchildren, Melissa, Katlyn, Brady Ratliff, Amber Monson, and Mackenzie Ratliff; her parents, Charles and Catherine Phelps; her dogs, Kasey and Aggie.

She is preceded in death by a son, Timothy Michael.

Gail was born August 23, 1948 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Herrin and Catherine (Moore) Zellers.

She was a technician for several doctors, and Vision Care Associates, in the Springfield area. Gail cherished the role of caregiver to her children and her animals.

She graduated from Ursuline Academy in Springfield in 1966.

Gail enjoyed camping and spending quality time with family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM on Friday, January 23, 2015 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home, in Athens, IL.

Funeral services will be held on 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens, IL.

Fr. Tom Holinga will be officiating.

Burial will be held at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.

Memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association.