Dorris Culpepper

Donna was born November 30, 1942 in Rome, GA to the late John Lewis Cowherd and Dorris Mildred Hyatt Cowherd.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Leslie Culpepper; granddaughter, Tiffany Herrin and brother, Robert Cowherd.

She is survived by children, Dawn (Eric) Austin and Tammy (Steve) Delong; grandchildren, Oscar (Tiffany) Herrin III, Blake Herrin, Collette (Dustin) Durrence, James Delong and Melissa Delong; fifteen great-grandchildren; brother, John Cowherd; sister, Jimmie (Bill) House and six nieces and nephews, Teri (Lance) Burks; John Cowherd III ; David (Patty) Coherd; Joshua (Sarah) Cowherd; Rachael (Craig) Brownfield; Jessica (Dusty) Williams; and fifteen great nieces and nephews; cousins, Angie Harris, Benjie Hyatt, Jimmy Cowherd and former husband Raj Jhaveri.

She grew up in southwest Atlanta and graduated from Sylvan Hills high school in 1961. Donna loved flowers and in addition to various crafts, she loved singing, dancing, and especially Elvis. She loved her family deeply, and more than a few special dogs; (Randy) and (Willy).

During her final year, she had the best time, socializing, playing games and being entertained in the loving care of Life Care Center of Lawrenceville.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held 2:00 P.M Sunday, November 12, 2023 in the chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary in LaGrange, GA and the Celebration of Life Service will begin at 3:00 P.M. The internment will take place at Shadowlawn Cemetery in LaGrange following the service. You can find the recorded service on www.facebook.com/stifflerhambylagrange/videos/1602733077167447

Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.

Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636