Charlotte Rebecca (Cupp) Ralston, 67, wife of David G. Ralston, of 2757 Spring Hill Road, passed away Friday, July 8, 2011 at her residence.

Mrs. Ralston was born in Staunton on November 23, 1943 a daughter of the late James Ernest, Sr. and Ruby (Brown) Cupp.

Charlotte attended Lebanon Church of the Brethren and was formerly employed with Second Presbyterian Church as a secretary for the past ten years. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and hobbies she enjoyed were quilting, making blankets and pillows.

In addition to her parents, Charlotte was preceded in death by a son, John Paul Ralston and a brother, James E. Jimmy Cupp, Jr.

Surviving in addition to her husband of forty years, is a daughter, Rebecca Dawn Ralston of Staunton; a step-daughter, Melissa Fitzgerald Griffin of Deerfield and five grandchildren, Brittany Nicole Ralston, Dakota Ralston, Bethany Ann Keyser, Charlotte Lynn Keyser and Destiny Dawn Keyser.

A funeral service will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2011 in the Lebanon Church of the Brethren by Pastor Joel E. Ballew.

Burial will follow in Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 11, 2011 in Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory.

Active pallbearers will be Mike Cupp, Tyler Ralston, Robert Ralston, Forrest Ralston, Timmy Ralston, Don Flory and Orville Buyers.

It is suggested that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive in Staunton is in charge of her arrangements.