Kathryn Ann "Kathy" Ratcliffe Koehler

Aug 2, 1955 - Sep 29th, 2023

Birth Date: Aug 2, 1955
Death Date: Sep 29, 2023
Funeral Date: Oct 14, 2023, 1:30 pm
Location: Vines 4-H Center
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Biography:

Kathryn Ann “Kathy” Ratcliffe Koehler of Little Rock was born on August 2, 1955 and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 29, 2023

Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Willam A Ratcliffe Jr., mother Mary Louise Wilbern Ratcliffe, grandparents, C.H. and Annie Wilbern and aunt Margaret Wilbern.

Kathy grew up in the Sweet Home community on her grandparents dairy and parents farms and continued in daily operations.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 33 years Steve Koehler. Brothers John Maertens of Little Rock, Wilbern Maertens of Redding, CA, and W. Adam Ratcliffe III (Deanna) of Bentonville; step-daughter Marian Koehler; nieces and nephews, Lara Maertens Neely (Alan), Courteney Ratcliffe Melancon (Paul), Hunter and MaryGrace Ratcliffe, Paul, Ben and Teddy Maertens; great-nieces and great-nephew, Juliana Rhea, and Taylor and Jean Paul Melancon.

Kathy was a Pulaski County Master Gardner since 2009, a founding member of the 4-H Demonstration Garden Project, and also worked on the Pulaski County Courthouse and Pinnacle Mountain Projects.

She was a member of the Pulaski County Farm Bureau board and a strong supporter of Arkansas Agriculture and the Extension Service.

A private family graveside service was held at Pine Grove Cemetery in Sweet Home, Arkansas and a celebration of Kathy's life will be held at the Garden at the Vines 4-H Center in Ferndale on October 14, 2023 from 1:30 - 3:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers,memorials may be made to Arkansas 4H Foundation, 1 Four H Way, Little Rock, Arkansas 72223. Arrangements are under the direction of RuebelFuneralHome.com

Condolences(08)

John

Jan 8th, 2024 11:05 am

Kathy was my favorite classmate at Fuller and Mills. She was always kind, and caring for others.
Way back my das would sometimes buy hay from her the Wilburn’s for our milk cows.
Kathy was so very nice to me.

Linda Soffer

Oct 13th, 2023 8:55 pm

Kathy was a vibrant, energetic, giving and caring person. We met through Master Gardeners, County 76 Advisory Board. She was very knowledgeable and passionate about the Master Gardener program and UA Extension. She willingly and freely shared her time and her expertise. A great lady that will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Debbie Moreland

Oct 12th, 2023 8:41 am

Kathy was a ball of fire on causes she believed in. If only our world had more like her. She will be missed. I served with her Several boards and appreciated her honesty and determination.

Harriette Upshaw

Oct 9th, 2023 1:09 pm

I met Kathy through MG. I did not know her well. She was a very nice person.

Dorrie Meckes

Oct 6th, 2023 4:00 pm

It was a blessing to call Kathy my friend. She was generous, kind and full of life. Whatever I or anyone needed, she was there to listen and help. She touched the lives of everyone she met and it was an honor to have known her. My deepest sympathy goes out to Steve and her family. I will miss her dearly.

Brooks Browning

Oct 6th, 2023 8:07 am

It was an absolute pleasure to get to know Kathy over the last several years. Her personality was infectious, and it was always clear how much her gardening meant to her as well. My thoughts are with the family at this time...She will be greatly missed.

Jana Owens

Oct 5th, 2023 5:49 pm

Kathy was a roommate at Hendrix College and a good friend. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.

Janet Beck

Oct 4th, 2023 7:53 pm

Kathy was one of the first people I remember meeting when I first became a MG in 2015. She was the sweetest person and so welcoming. She always spoke when I saw her after that and was always the sweet person I first met. I am so sorry for her family. I know she will be missed just like all MG’s who knew her will miss her.

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