Donna Kay (Goad) Barlow, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 2, 2023 after a long battle with ALS. Donna was born at McFarland Hospital in Lebanon, TN to James and Annie Lee (Tarpley) Goad.
She was a graduate of Lebanon High School Class of 1969. She was swept off her feet by the love of her life, Jerry Barlow, at the Saddle Club here in Lebanon. A true love story she was so fond of retelling. Jerry and Donna spent the next 55 years blissfully married. She and Jerry found such fierce pride and joy in raising their children Jim and Brandee.
Donna, never one to sit on her laurels pursued her degree as a Dental Assistant. She helped grow Dr. Thaxton’s practice for over 20 years.
Donna was always the first person called if anyone wanted to redecorate or design a new room. She enjoyed the thrill of hunting for the perfect piece to complete any design. Donna’s impeccable sense of style and fashion was envied by all who loved her. Donna was an avid walker and loved to do laps around the park. She doted on her grandchildren and absolutely spoiled her great grand children. She was a pillar of her family and was always the person to go to with a problem. Donna loved hot fresh coffee, good conversation and a friend to share it with.
Donna is survived by her husband Jerry Barlow; Children – Jim (Debbie) Barlow, Brandee (Steve) Greene; Grandchildren – James (Amelia) Barlow, Hannah Greene, Felicity Greene; Great Grandchildren – Hunter and Violet Barlow; and Sisters – Debra Edwards, Brenda McCanless, Angie (Marlon) Holt.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Annie Lee Goad, Sister – Joyce Tisdale, and Brother – Ricky Goad.
The Funeral Service, conducted by Brother Scott Moore, is 12 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in the chapel of Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN. Interment in Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens will follow the service. Pallbearers: Hayden Schreeder, Aaron Hosier, Trey Licon, Graham Licon, Connor Vastola, and Logan Vastola. The family will be receiving friends at Sellars Funeral Home on Monday from 4-8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the service at 12 p.m.
Arrangements by Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393.
