Frances E. Ratliff, age 97 of Harrison, AR, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 in Harrison.
The daughter of Fred and Gertrude (Erickson) Allen was born July 23, 1921 in Wilder, Kansas.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Lawrence "Bud" Nelson and Charles Ratliff; her brothers, Fred Allen and Beau Allen; and her sister, Faye Allen.
Frances enjoyed sewing, cooking, reading and visiting with family and friends.
She is survived by her children, Lawrence Nelson Jr, and wife Bonnie of Raymore, MO, Randy Nelson and wife Kelly of Harrison, AR, and Susie Nichols and husband Kenny of Harrison, AR; her sister Fern Woodword of CA; ten grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, and eight great great grandchildren.
In memory of Frances donations may be made to the Humane Society, 5147 Rock Springs Rd W., Harrison, AR 72601.
Cremation arrangements are by Coffman Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be left at
www.coffmanfh.com