Eunice Danford Ratliff blessed this earth on Sept. 23, 1914. She was the first child and only daughter born to Elizabeth Lou Biggs Danford and S.G. Danford. God kept her on this earth to serve her purpose and to hear her daily prayers for "He delights in the praises of His people." The Lord fulfilled his promises on Tuesday, July 22, 2013, and called her home. It would have been Bill and Eunice's 74th wedding anniversary. The final chapter of a long and satisfying life was completed and she passed away in perfect peace. A celebration of her life will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2013, at Freedom Fellowship. Those who fill their years with love can count their age in blessings. We rejoice that she is now with her Savior and all who believe in Jesus will see her again. Eunice graduated from Eola High School in 1933. She was one of five in her class. She completed her education in cosmetology at Abilene Beauty College and went to work as a beautician in Robert Lee, Texas. In the summer of 1938, a handsome young man named Bill Ratliff arrived in Robert Lee and invited Eunice to share a Coke at the drug store. It was the "real thing" and lasted 55 wonderful years! She married Bill on July 22, 1939. He was her best friend and the love of her life. They were blessed with three beautiful daughters, Billie Faye Sawyer and her husband, Billy Louis, Chloe Jane Hill and her husband, Carrol, Mary Lou Watkins and her husband, Harold. The enduring nature of a parent's love crosses generations, leaving memories that last a lifetime. Eunice's love for the Lord was evident in her teaching the 4 year olds at Park Heights Baptist Church for over 20 years. God blessed the work of her hands as an expert seamstress, making beautiful clothes for her three girls. She enjoyed crocheting afghans for her children, grandchildren and friends and also crocheting baby blankets for all the babies in the family and even the babies to come. The wonderful times of celebrating holidays included her delicious turkey and dressing and playing a favorite game of 42. Eunice was Bill's fishing partner and they enjoyed many trips to the coast with friends and especially the grandchildren. Bill's famous fish fries and Eunice's peach cobbler were always a favorite meal. A tradition every Saturday - Eunice treated her girls to lunch and anyone who wanted to join the fun. What a wonderful memory to treasure! In 1982, Eunice and Bill moved to their cabin on the river in Christoval, Texas. They made many new friendships and were blessed to be a part of Christoval Baptist Church. After Bill's death Eunice moved back to San Angelo and became a charter member of Freedom Fellowship where her son-in-law, Harold Watkins, is pastor. She often said, "The beginning of that church was the greatest miracle she had ever experienced." Together Bill and Eunice touched countless lives together through their commitment to their churches and in their business of 47 years, Wild Bill's Car Ranch, where she loved working by his side. One of the most treasured possessions a mother leaves her children is a heart full of loving memories. Those left to cherish her memories are grandchildren Byron Sawyer and wife Belinda, Blenda Aycock and husband David, Craig Hill and wife Becky, Clark Hill, Wesley Watkins and wife Kacy, Tressie Lieberman and husband Barry; great-grandchildren Hollie Garcia and husband Matt, Hunter Aycock and wife Kelsey, Chase Hill and fiance Kelli Scarbrough, Bailee Sawyer, Britton Sawyer, Preston Watkins, Jacob Doughtry and Matt Addison; great-great-grandaughter Katherine Elizabeth Garcia; nieces Kaye Danford Elliott, Patsy Danford Pirtle, Barbara Ratliff Searcy; nephew Randall Ray Ratliff; and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brother and sister-in-law Cecil (Buz) and Vauna Beth Danford; brother-in-law Bob Ratliff; and a beloved grandson, Clint Hill. Interment will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are each family member who loved and encouraged her and each friend who touched her life. The service will be officiated by Pastor Harold Watkins. A special thank you to the staff and friends at Rio Concho Terrace, Interim Health Care and dear friends Laura Carroll, Christina Hernandez, Enedina Rivera and Maria Govea. Memorials may be given to Freedom Fellowship 342 S. Chadbourne St., San Angelo, TX 76903; or a favorite charity . Johnson's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
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