She was preceded in death by her husband, M.L. “Pete” Ratchford, beloved grandson, Blake Ratchford, brother, Paul Werndli, and sisters, Peggy Tate and Betty Williams.
Left behind to cherish Ruth’s memory are her husband, Gordon Ratchford, sons, Barry (Sue) Ratchford, Dr. Ricky (Sheree) Ratchford, Bradley (Becky) Ratchford, Lonnie (Vicki) Ratchford, and Leslie (Nancy) Ratchford, 12 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Crosspath Church, 4201 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 with Rev. William Jacques and Dr. Ronnie Mitchell officiating.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 11 am - 1p.m. at the church. She will be laid to rest in the Chattanooga National Cemetery at 2:00 pm following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Ruth Ratchford to the East Ridge Library, 1517 Tombras, East Ridge, TN 37412.
The family requests you share your thoughts and memories of Ruth at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 South Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412.
