SOUTHPORT — Wanda Slatton Ratliffe, 78, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Wanda was born Sept. 20, 1941, in Sale Creek, Tennessee.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Loather and Alma Crawley Slatton; and 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; son, Richard Ratliffe (Cara); sister, Judith Ann Marler (Edwin); 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, Southport.
In light of current public health concerns, the family will have a private service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests visiting your local American Red Cross to donate blood, consider becoming an organ donor or making a memorial contribution to your local SPCA as these causes were important to Wanda.
Share online condolences with the family at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service.
