Lata Lightsey Obituary
Lata Lou Lightsey, age 76, passed away at her home in Pope, MS., on July 15, 2025.
Lata was born July 23, 1948 to the late Dale Cunningham and Mary Lou Harmon in Memphis, TN. She was a retired Circuit Court Administrator. She dedicated her life to her beloved horses. She was a member of the National Cutting Horse Association. Lata adored her small family and precious grandchild and great grandchild. She was a member of Batesville Presbyterian Church.
Lata leaves behind her daughter, Jana Brock (Jeffrey) of Pope, one grandchild, William Hunter Brock and one great grandchild, James William Brock.
Memorials in Lata's honor may be made to Mississippi Horse Rescue, 184 Twelve Oaks Dr. Canton MS, 39046. MS Horse Rescue
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340 MS Highway 35 North, Batesville, MS 38606
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