Donna was born June 26, 1953, to Clayton and Helen Stuart Branning in Neshoba County. She loved to collect roosters and enjoyed spending time with her grandson.
Donna is survived by her daughter Tracy Ragan and husband Jason of Noxapater. One of her greatest joys was being “Nana” to her grandson Nathan Ragan. She is also survived by her sister Tohynia George of Philadelphia, Mississippi; and her brother Stuart Branning and wife Becky of Union, Mississippi. She also leaves behind two nieces Lisa Merritt and Michelle Chandler; and three nephews: Scott George, Clay George, and Doug Branning; as well a host of great-nieces and great-nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her sister Charlotte Stevenson.
Serving as pallbearers are Daniel Dearing, Clay George, Scott George, John Hemphill, Drew Jones, and Jason Ragan. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials in honor of Donna be given to Nowell Massey Funeral Home to help defray the cost of the service.
Services are under the direction of Nowell Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
