Donna Cole Burklow, 81, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021. She was born in Owensboro on July 14, 1939 to the late Henry Leeman and Thelma Newell Cole. Donna retired as a Bookkeeper after 19 years. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, and sang in the church choir. In her free time, Donna loved going to auctions and flea markets., or horseback riding. Oil painting was one of her favorite creative outlets.
Along with her parents, Donna is preceded in death by her great-niece, Katy Ranney.
Donna is survived by her husband, Jimmie Burklow, of 47 years; her sisters, Sharon, Carolyn (Otta) Ranney, her nieces and nephews, Misty Casebier, Parrish Casebier, Michael Ranney, Guy Ranney, and Patrick Ranney; her great-nieces and nephews, Hayli Casebier and Cameron Casebier; her great-great nieces and nephews, Shae Casebier, Jax Casebier; and her brother-in-law, James Williams.
Services will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory, with Brother Terry Modl officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time-of-service Tuesday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Immanuel Baptist Church; 3611 Ralph Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303; or ASPCA. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
All who wish to honor Donna at the visitation and funeral are required to wear a mask while inside the funeral home for the safety of all those in attendance.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Burklow. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Donna Cole Burklow and sign her virtual guestbook by going to www.haleymcginnis.com