Vanna Lee Ratza

Mrs. Vannah Lee Ratza, age 85 of Jonesboro, died 10:00 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2013 at her home in Jonesboro. She was born January 18, 1928 in Anna, the daughter of Perl and Verna Moore Zwahlen. She married Art Goodman in July of 1946 in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death in 2001. Vannah Lee later married Vernon J. Ratza in Davison, MI. He preceded her in death in 2000. Vannah Lee is survived by two sons and one daughter, Dennis Goodman of Anna, Gary (Gail) Goodman of Jonesboro, Tina (Harry) Jackson of Jonesboro; five granddaughters whom she adored, Ginger (Brian) Meyer of Anna, Gina (Jeremy) Bird of St. Joseph, Genny (Tulley) Robinson of Jonesboro, Trisha (Shawn) Myers of Anna, Sarah Jackson of Jonesboro; seven great grandchildren; one sister, Dishona Matthews of Jonesboro; cousin, Carrie Joy Tellor of Anna; sisters in law, Carol Goodman-Duke of Cobden, Jackie Goodman of Carbondale, Linda Goodman of Cape Girardeau; several nieces and nephews; one devoted Chihuahua named "Pixie"; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Vern, one brother, Silas Zwahlen; and one aunt, Cecil Moore. Vannah Lee was an extremely gifted musician, countless long time area residents will remember listening to "Vannah Lee Goodman and her Hammond Organ". Music has lost one of its greats. Memorial services for Mrs. Vannah Lee Ratza will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2014 in the Ware Pentecostal Church with Rev. Danny Jones officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to P.A.W.S. Envelopes will be available at the Church and at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home. Memorial/Funeral Service Saturday, January 18, 2014,2:00PM Ware United Pentecostal Church 8430 Rt. 146 W. Ware, Illinois 62952