Ms. Deborah Ann Ripple

Went home to Jesus on December 13, 2023 at the age of 74.

Deborah was born on June 12, 1949 to the late James and Marjorie Ripple. She is also preceded in death by her brother Timothy Ripple and grandson Dustin Crouse.

Those left to cherish her memory are daughter Rebecca Crouse (Jarrod) of Raeford NC, son Zachary Ripple (Cheryl) of Beckley WV, daughter Cynthia Smith (Matt) of Scott Depot WV. Her grandchildren Victoria and Nathanial of Raeford NC, Hannah of Beckley WV and Matthew, Billy and Landen of Scott Depot WV. Great Grandchildren Isaiah and Sophia of Raeford NC. Her siblings Samuel Ripple (Teresa) of Coolridge WV, Emma Clark (Marty) of St Robert MO and Steven Ripple of St Robert MO, along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Deborah was in the U.S. Airforce for 8 years as a switchboard operator and then later retired from Frontier Communications as an information operator.

One of her favorite poems is by Mary Elizabeth Frye:

Do not stand at my grave and weep.

I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow;

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain;

I am the gentle autumn’s rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush,

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight,

I am the soft star that shines at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry.

I am not there, I did not die.