Marla S. Ratliff, 55, of Milan passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at home with her loving friends by her side. Marla was born on Wednesday, June 3, 1970, in Salem, Indiana; daughter of Donna (Emmons) and William LaFollette. She worked in finance and HR for Hidden Valley Lake Property Owners Association. She was a dedicated volunteer for SAAP, Stray Animal Adoption Program, and dearly loved all animals. Spending her time volunteering and working with animals was very important to her. Marla also enjoyed taking trips and traveling. Most of all Marla cherished time well spent with her family and friends.
Marla will be missed by her father William LaFollette of Louisville; siblings Michael Ratliff of Fort Worth, TX, Sharon LaFollette of Louisville, Scott (Sandy) LaFollette of Bardstown, KY, Todd (Robbyn) LaFollette of Louisville, and Jennifer LaFollette of New Albany, IN; mother-in-law Patricia Lickn of Virginia Beach; sister-in-law Delores (Steven) Ware of Virginia Beach; nieces and nephews Emmons Ratliff of Fort Worth, TX, Elias Ratliff of Fort Worth, TX, Zach (Holly) LaFollette of Louisville, Syndi (Jimmy) Stratman of Louisville, Chasarae LaFollette of Louisville, Jacqueline LaFollette of Louisville, Mikal Casteman of Bardstown, KY, Patrick Dasher of Lexington, Timothy Ware of Virginia Beach, and Emily Ware of Del Rio, TX; and special friends Leah Hower of Lexington, Carrie Henzi of Dayton, Jennifer Reuter of Lawrenceburg, Patricia Hawkins of Lawrenceburg, and Julie Langston of Delphi.
Marla was preceded in death by her mother Donna LaFollette and partner of 10 years Michael Lickun.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be given to SAAP, Stray Animal Adoption Program, at www.adoptastray.com.
Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements: PO Box 243, Milan, IN 47031; (812) 654-2141. Please visit our website at www.lawscarrmoore.com to share your condolences and memories of Marla.