Melanie Joan (Joanie) Ratliff, age 53, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at her home. Joanie was born on October 29, 1964 to her parents the late Sammy Fields and Emogene Little Fields. She was a homemaker and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Joanie is survived by her companion, Jimmy Ratliff, one son, Jason Ratliff, two grandsons, Joshua William Ratliff, James Alexander Ratliff, two brothers, Donnie Cantrell, Mike Fields, and a host of loving family and friends. Visitation will be Thursday at 6p.m. at the Lucas & Son Funeral Home. The funeral will be Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 at 1p.m. at the Lucas & Son Funeral Home.