Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, Loather and Alma Crawley Slatton and her son-in-law, Michael Mulligan.
She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Larry Ratliffe, daughters Karen Ratliffe (James Burney, Jr.) and Kristen Mulligan, her son, Richard Ratliffe (Cara), her sister, Judith Ann Marler (Edwin), her grandchildren, Kyle Mulligan (Liz Beirne), Bradley Mulligan, Mary Ratliffe, Matthew Mulligan, Sophia Ratliffe, Christopher Mulligan, and James "Tripp" Burney III, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Wanda's caring compassionate spirit led her to a fulfilling lifelong career as a registered nurse. She was also a member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Southport.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Southport with a reception to follow at the church.
Online condolences may be shared at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com for the Ratliffe family.