Marilyn Jo “Jody” Ratliff

Marilyn Jo “Jody” Ratliff, 91, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Thursday, May 1, 2025, with her daughters and grand puppy Sam by her side. She was born in Mooresville on December 3, 1933 to the late Chester Howard McDaniel and Helen Madonna (Cooper) McDaniel Harper.

She married Thomas William Ratliff on September 23, 1953. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family. She was active in supporting her children and later her grandchildren in their activities. After Tom and her became empty nesters, she went to work for National Piggyback for 13 years. She loved playing cards and played a mean game of contract rum.

Of Christian faith, in her earlier years, she attended the Mooresville United Methodist Church. Later in life, as long as her health allowed, she attended the First Christian Church in Mooresville.

Jody will be deeply missed by many including her daughters Deanna Kough of Mooresville and Dianna Adams of Mooresville; brothers, Larry McDaniel (Deanie) of Mooresville and Kenny Simpson (Kathy) of Plainfield; grandchildren Sara (Nick) Brunnschweiler of Aurora, Colorado; Brandi (Andrew) Kitchen of Mooresville, Ryan (Kelly) Kough of Mooresville, and Patrick Brown of Aurora, Colorado; and great granddaughter Katelyn Kough of Mooresville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester McDaniel and Helen Harper; husband, Thomas Ratliff; daughter, Nola Brown; son-in-law, Maurice Brown; brother, Jeff Simpson; and sister, Carol McDaniel.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Monday, May 5, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service and Crematory. Jody’s Celebration of Life will begin at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 6, at the funeral home with an hour of visiting prior. She will be laid to rest in White Lick Cemetery, N. White Lick Road, Mooresville, following the service.

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