Dorothy Louise Ratliff

April 3, 1927 - June 4, 2016

Dorothy (Dottie) Louise Lackey Ratliff, 89, passed away in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on June 4, 2016. Dottie was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado on April 3, 1927. In the 1940s, she worked as a telephone operator for Mountain Bell in Rocky Ford. On May 22, 1948 she became the wife of Wayne Ratliff, also from Rocky Ford. The couple, was married for 68 years They had one daughter Karen Ratliff Marconi, of Colorado Springs, Co. and 1 son Dennis Wayne Ratliff who died in 1952. In life, Dotty Ratliff worked for Foley's, a major clothing retailer, serving as a fashion sales representative. She retired from this position after more than 20 years. Her family recalls her love for flowers which she planted and maintained in bright and fragrant mixes around their home. Outside her home and work life, she was an avid swimmer, completing regular aquatic workouts year round. Also, she was a passionate football fan with the Broncos being her team. Her love for football likely stemmed from her early support for her first cousin, Dutch Clark, professional football player. She is survived by her husband Wayne Ratliff, her Daughter Karen Ratliff Marconi and her husband Dennis Marconi from Colorado Springs, Co. Her Granddaughter Kristie, Leslie (Tim), Granddaughters, Marlayna, Taylor and Brooke. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Lee Lackey and Hulda Marie Larson Lacky of Rocky Ford Colorado, son Dennis Wayne Ratliff and two half brothers, Ray and Don Thorsgard. Funeral services will be on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the Ford - Ustick Memorial Chapel. Viewing will be prior to the services from 9:00 AM until service time. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Rocky Ford, CO. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ford - Ustick Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.fordustick.com

SERVICES

Viewing will be

Thursday, June 9, 2016 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Ford-Ustick Funeral Home

305 N. 8th Street

Rocky Ford, Colorado 81067

Funeral Service

Thursday, June 9, 2016 11:00 AM

Ford-Ustick Funeral Home

305 N. 8th Street

Rocky Ford, Colorado 81067