Shirley (Willis) Ratliff, 79, of Jacksonville, TX went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2024. Shirley was born on May 9, 1945 in Grimes County, TX to MB and Vernon Willis. Shirley spent her formative years in Jacksonville, TX and graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1963.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Kenneth Ratliff, daughter Lisa Ratliff, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. Shirley was survived by her son Randy Terry and wife Jolene of Brownwood, TX; Dena Beard and James Cryer of Frankston, TX; Sabrina Cartwright and husband John of Frankston, TX; Trisha Young of Loveland, CO; grandchildren Justin, Haley, Shelby, Iain, Jordyn, Ava, Cody, and Taylor; great grandchildren Thea, Kylan, Kobe, Beckham, Hudson, Piper and Milo. Shirley also had one living brother Bill Willis and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley was a great friend, second Mom and Nana to many. She worked at Nan Travis hospital during the 80’s but being a Mom and a Nana were her most honored titles.

A celebration of her life will be held at Hilltop Baptist Church on May 25, 2024 at 10:00 AM and will be officiated by her Pastor, Brother Larry Smith.