Carla Marie Ratliff Obituary
The memory of Carla Marie Ratliff of Benton, Arkansas, who passed away on July 5, 2025 at the age of 64, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Smith and Dorothy Smith (Ross); her husband Bill Ratliff; and her siblings-in-law, Kirk Shaw, Shane Ratliff and Cherry Ratliff.
She is survived by: her children, Amanda Merkel of Bryant and Bradley "Brad" Merkel; her daughter-in-law Allison Merkel of Conway; her stepson Nathan "Nate" Ratliff; her daughter-in-law Sarah Ellis; her stepdaughter Angela Stelpflug (Joe) of Hot Springs; her grandchildren, Alexx, Hayden and Haylee Stelpflug; her great grandchildren, Paisley, Ember and Adalynn; her sisters, Karen Shaw of Hot Springs, Dorothy "Dot" Hehitman (John) of Jessieville, Miranda and Kiersten Merkel; and her pets, Lucky, Snowball, Gizzy and Trixie. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, extended family.
