Goldie M. Cains

Goldie Mae Cains entered this earthly world on September 5, 1929, and passed peacefully through the Pearly Gates of Heaven exactly 96 years later, on September 5, 2025.

Born to the late Carnall Boyd and William Perry, Goldie lived a life full of love, resilience, and devotion to her family. In her later years, she found companionship and joy with her special friend, Harry Hosler, who made the final chapter of her life especially meaningful.

Goldie was the proud mother of 11 children and is survived by nine of them:

• Mary (Bill, deceased) Dale

• Bascom (Janice) Ratliff

• Burl (Gary) Ratliff

• Carl (Patty) Ratliff

• Cathy (Herb) Schulz

• Jerry (Gloria) Ratliff

• Clark Ratliff

• Roger Ratliff

• Diane (Danny, deceased) Taynor

She was preceded in death by two beloved daughters, Janelle Thomas and Alice Ratliff.

Goldie’s legacy continues through her large and loving family, including 30 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by four grandchildren—Corey Ratliff, Joshua Taynor, Charles Dale, and Billy Hopkins—and three great-grandchildren—Ritchie Gazic, Lorena Gazic, and Joshua Schulz.

Goldie was also preceded in death by her four husbands, each of whom played a role in the beautiful, complex tapestry of her life.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at 4:00 PM at Meta Church, located at 1729 Gateway Circle, Grove City, Ohio 43123. The officiate will be her grandson, Rev. David Taynor.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Heartland Hospice in Circleville, OH, whose compassionate care brought peace and dignity to Goldie’s final days. The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to the Heartland Hospice team, (Shannon, Holly, Siara, Lisa, Ellen and Chaplain Stan) whom they describe as superheroes during her transition. The family also wishes to express a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Brown Memorial Nursing Home, who showed such kindness and compassion during her final days.

Goldie Mae Cains will be deeply missed, fondly remembered, and forever cherished.

Until we meet again, we love you mom/ grandma.