Donna LeVan Ripple, 83, passed away peacefully, Monday, December 26, 2022.

She was born in Chattanooga, she later moved to Pelham, TN and then returned to Chattanooga and graduated from a local business college. She was an artist and in her earlier years she was active in the Chattanooga art community. She was a former member of the Valamont Womens Club and the Civic Arts League. She previously attended New Bethel Baptist Church, Harrison TN.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert E Ripple; parents, Lucille LeVan Trew and Woodrow LeVan Sr.; brothers, Woodrow LeVan Jr and H. Clinton LeVan II.

Survivors include her son, Rob Ripple; step-daughter, Robin Godsey; sister, Sue Lynn Fults; grandchildren, Corey and Lillee Ripple; great-grandchildren, Chloe and Nevaeh Ripple; nephew, Jeffrey Fults.

The Reverend Dwight Henderson will conduct a memorial service on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery.