Deborah Ratliff

Debbie Ratliff, 51 of Clovis, NM died Monday, April 1, 2013 at her home following an illness. She was born on September 6, 1961 in Fort Sumner. Debbie attended Fort Sumner Schools and graduated with the class of ’79. After graduation Debbie worked for commercial construction companies in Las Cruces, Albuquerque, and Denver. Debbie was preceded in death by her mother, Amy Sinclair Ratliff, and her sister Shelly Benoist. She is survived by her father, Stephen Ratliff and wife Patty of Montrose, CO, her brother Gary Ratliff and his wife Becky of Lubbock, TX, two nephews, Jack and Milo Ratliff of Lubbock, her brother-in-law, Tim Benoist of Clovis, NM and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Cremation has taken place, a graveside committal service will be held at 2:30 pm, Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Fort Sumner with Anna Teeter officiating. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions in Debbie's memory to the Fort Sumner Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 180, Fort Sumner, NM 88119 or the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch, PO Box 9, Belen, NM 87002. All arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 830 N. Fifth Street; Fort Sumner, NM. (575) 355-2311. To place an online tribute or sign the guest book visit www.chavezfuneralhome.com