Ima Jean Matthews Ratliff, age 79 of Simms, Texas went home to be with her Lord and Savior, December 21st, 2022 at a care facility in Texarkana, Texas. Mrs. Ratliff was born August 18, 1943 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Elmer and Dessie Matthews.
She retired from Simms ISD and worked alongside her husband John in the Timber business. John and Ima Jean also were the Pastor and Co-Pastor of the Harvest Temple Church in Simms, Texas, where they both were members.
Ms. Ratliff was preceded in death by her husband, John Wayne Ratliff, Her parents Elmer and Dessie Matthews, 7 brothers and 4 sisters, David Matthews , Carl Matthews , Helen Love, Hubert Matthews, Harvey Matthews, Pauline Thompson, Carline Gibson , Bobby Joe Matthews, Tex Randall Matthews , Howard Matthews, and Maxine Smith.
