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Donna Lynne Ratcliff Cupit

Services for Mrs. Donna Lynne Ratcliff Cupit is 11:00 am, Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 9:00 until the time of the service.

Interment to take place at 1:00 pm at Adams Methodist Church Cemetery.

Donna Lynne Ratcliff Cupit, 62, went to be with her Lord on February 1, 2023.

She was born on October 30, 1960, to the late Melvin Hewitt Ratcliff and Doloris Marlene Temple Ratcliff.

Donna loved playing softball in her youth. As a member of Barnes Furniture team, she made many close friends and traveled to tournaments across the South.

She enjoyed gardening and was a green thumb, like her mother. She considered herself a country girl and felt that turning the soil was therapeutic.

She was dedicated to her careers in healthcare both as a pharmacy technician and then as an LPN. She enjoyed spending time with her family as well as serving her McCall Creek community and attending New Salem Baptist Church.

Preceding her in death were her parents; and infant twin daughters, Jane Ellen Wilson and Jessica Hope Wilson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of nine years, W.L. Cupit; daughters, Michelle Wilson and stepdaughter, Cydnee Russell Merritt and husband, Victor; brother, Mark Ratcliff and wife, Casey and sisters, Lisa Goforth and husband, Ray and Karen McPherson and husband, Ron. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Marley Grace Barfoot, Samuel Thomas Barfoot and Annalise Olivia Merritt; and close friend since high school, Eileen Wells, and many cousins and extended family nieces and nephews.

Memorials can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Memphis TN) or Blair Batson Children’s Hospital (Jackson, MS)

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  • Comment Link Jo Anna Laird Sunday, 18 February 2024 07:57 posted by Jo Anna Laird

    I am just finding out about Donna’s passing. I am so sorry to hear this. She was a wonderful friend and her sense of humor was off the chart. I’ll miss her always.

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  • Comment Link Mitzi Price Saturday, 04 February 2023 22:18 posted by Mitzi Price

    So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. I worked with Donna at Franklin County Hospital. I really enjoyed working with her.

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  • Comment Link Francis Boudreaux Saturday, 04 February 2023 19:45 posted by Francis Boudreaux

    To the family of Donna Cupit. You have my heart felt condolences. Although I did not know Donna personally I feel that I knew her through her sister, Lisa. Lisa and I worked together at Heart Hospital of Lafayette and I consider her a dear friend.

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  • Comment Link Ginger Thomas Saturday, 04 February 2023 15:00 posted by Ginger Thomas

    So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Donna and I were lifelong friends, we played softball together and attended school together. She was beautiful inside and out. She will certainly be missed by many.

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  • Comment Link Leah Brister Saturday, 04 February 2023 07:31 posted by Leah Brister

    Such a sweet lady. My prayers are with you WL and the rest of your family. You will be in my prayers. ?❤️

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  • Comment Link Shenika Friday, 03 February 2023 22:09 posted by Shenika

    I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs Donna. I met her in 2014 at Franklin Co Hospital. She taught me soooooo much. She will be missed. A beautiful woman inside and out.

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  • Comment Link Lindsey Sanders Friday, 03 February 2023 13:00 posted by Lindsey Sanders

    I'm shocked and sorry to hear about Mrs. Donna. I'll always remember her sense of humor and outgoing personality. Prayers for Michelle and the rest of the family.

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  • Comment Link Janet S. Lupo Friday, 03 February 2023 11:57 posted by Janet S. Lupo

    The family of Janet Sisco Lupo are sending prayers to the entire family and friends of Donna. May God comfort you during this time. Love Janet, Rhonda, Cathy, and Misti.

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  • Comment Link Wanza McGuffie Friday, 03 February 2023 10:56 posted by Wanza McGuffie

    I’m so sorry for your loss…W. L. And Cydnee, and all the family.
    My prayers are with you all.

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  • Comment Link Debbie Smith Friday, 03 February 2023 10:17 posted by Debbie Smith

    Donna was so sweet and I’m so sorry ! Prayers for W.L. and family!!

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  • Comment Link Ramona DeBate Friday, 03 February 2023 10:03 posted by Ramona DeBate

    My heart is broken, for the family. Donna you welcomed me into your home an I’m blessed to have known you. WL words cannot express how I’m sure your feeling at this time. Blake an I will see you real soon. A beautiful soul gone way too soon. I surely will miss you.

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  • Comment Link Linda Franklin Friday, 03 February 2023 09:47 posted by Linda Franklin

    Love Donna and her sweet smile and personality to match.

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  • Comment Link Nancy McCarthy Friday, 03 February 2023 05:13 posted by Nancy McCarthy

    Donna was one of the sweetest ladies I have known through out my life time. She will be missed by many. Praying for all her family!

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  • Comment Link Marsha McCaffrey Thursday, 02 February 2023 17:17 posted by Marsha McCaffrey

    Completely Heartbroken over this! Her smile and laugh was so contagious!! She was so loved and will be tremendously missed!!

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