Debra Fuston, 66

October 19, 1959 – April 28, 2026

Debra Fuston, 66, of Tiplersville, MS, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Mississippi.

Funeral services honoring Debbie’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Christ Temple Pentecostal Church in Walnut, with Bro. Clay Hall officiating. Visitation will take place at the church from 12:00 PM until the time of service. Burial will follow in the Christ Temple Pentecostal Church Cemetery.

Debbie was born on October 19, 1959, in Malden, Missouri, to the late Clyde and Mary Rose Ratliff Ritcheson. She was a graduate of Malden High School and was a Christian. Her father was a preacher, and faith was an important part of her life from an early age.

She married the love of her life, Ricky, and they shared nearly 48 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a home in Tiplersville. Debbie later became a certified nursing assistant and worked in the restaurant industry for many years. She had a servant’s heart and found great joy in helping others and caring for her family.

Debbie and her family were part of a gospel singing group for several years, sharing their love of music and faith with others.  She was very witty, with a wonderful sense of humor that brought laughter and joy to those around her.  Debbie loved traveling, especially taking vacations to the beach, and she embraced life with enthusiasm.  She was deeply family-oriented, and her grandchildren were truly the center of her world.

She is survived by her loving husband, Ricky; two daughters, Hollie Renee Collums (Brad) of Houlka, MS, and Amy Nacole Degraffenried  (Phillip) of Bolivar, TN, one son, Christopher Lynn Fuston (Samantha) of Walnut, MS, two sisters, Mary Anne Gray and Patricia Reed, two brothers, Brian Keith Ritcheson and Melvin Clyde Ritcheson, and ten cherished grandchildren, Morgan, Courtney, Brahnan and Landon Degraffenried, Bryson, Braxton Collums, Alanna Pulley, and Noah, Karleigh, and Brayden Fuston.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her family members who went before her.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Brad Collums, Phillip Degraffenried, Chris Fuston, Noah Fuston, Aaron Hasapis, and Scott Pullium.

Ripley Funeral Home invites you to share memories and condolences with the Fuston family.

Please follow the funeral home link above for further information, or to send online condolences or memorial gifts.

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Visitation

Saturday
May 2, 2026
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Christ Temple Pentecostal Church

Walnut, MS

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Funeral Service

Saturday
May 2, 2026
2:00 PM
Christ Temple Pentecostal Church

Walnut, MS