DORCAS MAE (GOINS) RATLEDGE

Dorcas Mae Goins Ratledge, Age 76,of Athens, TN, passed away Friday, September 17, 2017,at her home.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Mary Ellen Sanders Goins and was preceded in death by sisters Laverne Duncan, Imogene Ghorley, Sopharae Vaughn, Charlotte Shelton, Lynn Newman, Annabelle Millsaps and Lena Anderson; Brothers Steve, Pete, Arvil and James Goins; a daughter in law: Kim Ratledge; 2 grandsons: Anthony Cowart and Brandon Humphreys; and a great-grandson Blake Swinford.

Survivors include:

Two daughters and spouses

Vanessia (Eddie) Cowart of Athens

Dodie (John) Rogers of Benton

Two sons:

James Edward Ratledge of Athens

Grady Ratledge and fiancé Susan Wilson of Athens

Sisters and Spouses;

Mollie (Clyde) Shelton of Athens

Ruth Stephens of Niota

Hazel (Bobby) Collins of Decatur

Grandchildren: Matt Cowart, Sonya (Larry) Gregory, Fallon Sneed,

Tiffany (Shane) Kaeppner, and Halie Ratledge.

Special great grandchildren Matthew Cowart and Carrie Gregory.

11 great-grandchildren; Several nieces and nephews

Her best friend Janie Colbetzen.

Funeral services will be 2 pm Sunday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with

the Rev. Myrl Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in Buttram Cemetery.  Family members will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home.

If you are unable to attend the visitation or service, sign the guest registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com.

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Dorcas Mae Goins Ratledge.

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