Ivetta Ratliff Hester, 89, of Muses Mill, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017, at her home with her family by her side.

Born July 26, 1927, in Fleming County on McRoberts Road, she was the daughter of the late Harlan and Mary Belle Dyer Ratliff.

Ivetta was retired from U. S. Shoe after 27 years of service. She was also a farmer.

She was the widow of the late Glenn Irvin Hester whom she married on August 13, 1945, and who passed away on May 5, 2001. To their union were born four children, Garnetta Applegate and husband Larry of Tollesboro, the late David Franklin "Frankie" Hester, Margaret Jewell Harper and husband Bob of Tram, KY, and Libby Hester of Muses Mills.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, David Applegate, Mary Ann Tully, Brian Hester, Nickie Smith, Kenny Hamilton, Bambi Case, Adam Logan, Cristy Logan; seven step grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 16 step great grandchildren; and one great, great grandchild; a special nephew, Dewey Gulley and wife Elsie; a special niece, Kathy Reeves; sisters-in-law, Betty Carver and husband Charlie and Eddis Hester; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, husband and son, Ivetta was preceded in death by her brother, Jessie Richard Ratliff; her sister, Lottie Lee Ratliff; and her grandson, James Kevin Steffey.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Monday, June 12, 2017, at Boone – Nickell Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Conley officiating. Burial will follow in Muses Mill Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5 – 7 p.m., Sunday night at Boone-Nickell.

Visitation

Sunday, June 11, 2017
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Boone-Nickell Funeral Home
150 W. Water Street
Flemingsburg, Kentucky 41041

Funeral Service

Monday, June 12, 2017
11:00 AM

Boone-Nickell Funeral Home
150 W. Water Street
Flemingsburg, Kentucky 41041