In Memory Of
Gearldine (Walston) Ratliff
1935
2017
Gearldine (Walston) Ratliff
March 5, 1935 — July 30, 2017
Gearldine (Walston) Ratliff, 82, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017.
She was born on March 5, 1935 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late George and Ethel (Slutter) Walston. Gearldine was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Graves.
Gearldine is survived by her children, Mary Jo McNair, Faye Kizzia (Ed), Michael Graves; sisters, Louise Waterman, Mary Peterson; 5 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Cremation was chosen following Gearldine's wishes. A reception of family and friends will be from 4 PM to 8 PM on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). She will be laid to rest privately with her family in Lebanon, Kentucky.
Contributions in Gearldine's memory may be made to the Parkinson's Support Center of Kentuckiana (315 Townepark Circle, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40243).
Please consider sharing a memory of Gearldine or leaving a special message for her family using the "Share Memories" section below.
She was born on March 5, 1935 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late George and Ethel (Slutter) Walston. Gearldine was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Graves.
Gearldine is survived by her children, Mary Jo McNair, Faye Kizzia (Ed), Michael Graves; sisters, Louise Waterman, Mary Peterson; 5 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Cremation was chosen following Gearldine's wishes. A reception of family and friends will be from 4 PM to 8 PM on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). She will be laid to rest privately with her family in Lebanon, Kentucky.
Contributions in Gearldine's memory may be made to the Parkinson's Support Center of Kentuckiana (315 Townepark Circle, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40243).
Please consider sharing a memory of Gearldine or leaving a special message for her family using the "Share Memories" section below.
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