Mary Ann Harris Ravenscraft, age 75, of the New Petersburg area, died Saturday evening, February 13, 2010 at the Old Town Friendly Rest in Frankfort. She was born April 17, 1934, in Highland County, a daughter of the late Howard G. and Elsa (Spargur) Harris. She attended the Fall Creek Church, was a 4-H advisor for the Petersburg Cooking Club, a farm bureau youth counselor, a member of the Petersburg Homemakers and the Petersburg Supper Club, and was a renowned square dance caller. She is survived by a daughter, Beverly McPherson and her husband Clay of Leesburg, a son, Randy (Tracy Anderson) Ravenscraft of Hillsboro, three grandchildren, Chad (Denessa) McPherson of Berea, Kentucky, Paul (Kimberly) McPherson of LaFayette, Indiana, Stephanie Anderson of Columbus and two great grandsons, Daniel McPherson and Theo McPherson, both of Berea. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-one years, Merrill A. Ravenscraft, who passed away May 11, 2004, and a sister, Gertrude Hopkins. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Rev. H. Scott Latimer will officiate. Burial will follow in the Gilboa Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2010 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harold Spargur Scholarship Fund, in c/o Hillsboro High School, 550 U.S. 62 South, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 or the Highland County Humane Society, P.O. Box 471, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time. May God surround you with His light and love.
Randy, So Sorry For Your Loss of your Mother as my Father, Both are in a Most Better Place Now. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You All.
Dear Bev, Randy & Family...
What a loss for you to bear!!! Mary Ann was, along with hubby, an absolute Icon for Highland County. When you thought of square dancing, you immediately thought of Mary Ann & Merrill. But oh, what beautiful memories you all have shared throughout the years...memories that will sustain you in the days ahead.
Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers...May God Bless and Keep You All In the Palm of His Hands.
Leslie Ramsey, Margaret Ludwick, Nick, Alison and Family.
Beverly and Randy:
May the grace and peace of God be with you all at this time.
Roseanna
Randy,Wanted to say how sorry I am to hear of the passing of your Mother. I lost my Father Saturday early morning too. And as I know, we will miss them deeply. Terri
Dear Family
I want to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You can be assured that comfort and hope are found in the pages of the Bible. In the Bible book of Psalm 55:22 you can read “GOD will sustain you”. I hope this message brings you a measure of comfort.
Sincerely Mrs. Sandi Watkins
Randy and Beverly, Heaven has gained a gentle soul! we enjoyed your parents company and kind spirits over the years, they were "good people"! Sorry for your loss.
Farmily - sorry to learn of Mary Ann's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
I have such good memories of both of your parents as leaders of the Farm Bureau Youth Group in the mid 1960's . The monthly meetings and the square dancing were a high point of my life as a teen. My sympathies to you all.
I have such good memories of both of your parents as leaders of the Farm Bureau Youth Group in the mid 1960's . The monthly meetings and the square dancing were a high point of my life as a teen. My sympathies to you all.
Beverly and Randy: I have always enjoyed being around your mom and dad. They were such a honest couple who enjoyed life to the fullest. I learned alot from them including the love of square dance and country music. Your memories of them will live thru you and grandchildren. You and your families will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Randy and Bev and families: Mary Ann is a very dear memory of my childhood as I have told you both before. No one can call a square dance like her. She was an awesome lady and was a childhood friend of my mom's as well. She has been a very treasured blessing to many people's lives. Merrill was glad to see her I am sure. How much richer a place heaven is now that it has her. God bless you as life goes on here on earth without her.
PLease accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Mary Ann's family and ours lived across Clear Creek from each other throughout our childhood, and my sister Nancy and I spent time with her whenever possible, since we were the only three kids within a couple of miles. MANY HAPPY TIMES! PLease know that we are thinking of you and that you are in our prayers.
Growing up it was a joy to listen to her call and those square dances bring back wonderful memories for our entire family [Charles and Rose Marie Wilkin et all]. May you remember the good times and hold her close to your heart as God is doing now. Thy will be done...
Bev, Clay, and Family -
So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I admired MaryAnn so much. We spent many Saturday nights dancing to the square dances that she called. My first husband played music while she called. The world of music will miss her heart and soul. Please accept my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your Mom.
Randy and Bev, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please accept our sincere sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bev, Clay, Randy and your family's, We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing to heaven. I will remember her and the farm and sharing her love of the animals with our boys. Also joining us at the bazaar. She was a good person and will be missed. We are praying for you as you grieve her passing. Jan, Nancy and boys
Bev, Clay, Randy and your family's, so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing on to heaven. I will remember her sharing the farm and her love for the animals with my boys when they were young. Also being with her at the bazaar. She was a wonderful lady! Our prayers our with you as you grieve this loss. Nancy & Jan
Randy, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Sincere Condolences. Milt and Sherry
randy tracy so sorry to here about your mom i know how had it is i just lost my dad december 1 and its hard to this day just wanted to let you know iam thinking about you and tracy love you guys phyllis lunsford nelson
Beverly, Randy and families: I am saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. My mother always spoke very highly of her and shared many stories about how special your mother was in the lives of so many others. May you find comfort in knowing that so many others share in the loss of such a beautiful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.