Debra Ann Duford

Debra Ann (Ratliff) DuFord, 64, of Lake City passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born March 7, 1958 in Jonesboro to the late Cecil Dillard Ratliff and Gertha (Spurlock) Ratliff.

Debbie married her late husband, Richard DuFord May 26, 1984 and they were proud parents of their daughter, Rachel Elizabeth. Together she and Rick served as an Assembly of God ministry team for their churches and choirs in Venice, Florida; Rochester, Indiana and Ozark, Missouri.

Debbie was also a retired schoolteacher. She was an accomplished singer and pianist.

Preceding her in death was her husband, parents, and mother, Lois Berry Ratliff who raised her.

Survivors include her daughter, Rachel DuFord of Lake City and numerous other family and friends.

Funeral Service will be Friday, November 4, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in Emerson Memorial Chapel with her cousin, Gregg Ratliff, officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Honored to serve as active pallbearers: Alan Decker, Kevin Cox, Danny Cox and Darin Owens.

Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. prior to the service.