Kathy Lorraine Ratliff, of Mount Angel, passed in the early hours of Wednesday morning November 10th. Her kind spirit and tight embrace still, and always will, linger in the heavy hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. The wife of an army mechanic turned farmer, Kathy Lorraine dedicated her life to her family. A nurturing soul, she and her husband, Carl, raised two boys; eventually welcoming grandchildren and great grandchildren into the world. True to her roots, Kathy was born in the heart of the Willamette Valley along with her 4 sisters, Virginia, Kimberly, Toni, and Sandi, only living for a short stint in Germany while Carl served before settling in Mount Angel. As her family enters the holiday season, Kathy's warmth and rightful place at our table will be missed immensely. The family will be holding a private remembrance in her honor. We'd ask that you keep you and yours close, and love them to the moon and back, just as Kathy did.