Ivy Jo Ratliff, 59, of Owensboro, KY passed away May 23, 2023 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Ivy was born January 1, 1964 in Hammond, IN to the late John Denton Norris and Sarah Grace Norris. Ivy was a dedicated wife and mother. She enjoyed being in the company of friends and family and spending time with her dog, Boo.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Shawna Jo Ferry; sister, Debbie Horn; and a brother, John D. Norris Jr.
Ivy is survived by her husband, Gary Wayne Ratliff of Owensboro, who she married on October 1, 1999. She is also survived by sons, Chad (Becca) Ratliff, Daniel (Angela) Ratliff, Jeremy Ferry, and James Ward; daughter, Nikkita (Madison) Ratliff; siblings, Cathy (Tommy) Sanders, Paul Norris, Anna Sanders, and Robert Norris; and grandchildren, Jasmine, Kaylee, Kiara, Brandon, Grayson, Brantley, Jagger, Kapri, and Levy Kate.
Funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Cecil Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4 p.m. until the time of service on Friday at the funeral home.
We would like to extend a special thank you to Crystal Shelton for the unending support she gave to Ivy, as well as to Gary and Nikkita since her passing, and the entire hospice staff that cared for Ivy in her final days.