Donna Burnett

Donna Burnett

Donna Mae Burnett was born August 25, 1946, and passed away on October 19, 2026, at the age of 80.

Donna was a loving, giving woman who had a special way of making everyone feel welcome. She was an amazing cook, best known for her delicious desserts, peach cobbler and mud pies. A lifetime member of Hargrove Baptist Church, Donna’s faith and kindness touched many lives. She will be remembered for the love she shared, the sweetness she brought to life, and the precious memories she leaves behind.

She is survived by her children, Lisa Frazier (Shane), and Brenda Cooley (Monte Lee); daughter-in-law, Wendi Burnett; grandchildren, Christy Cooley (Bowdy), Jordan Cooley (Jodi), Kaycee Griffin (Casey), Steven VanWinkle (Kasha), Abby Bertrand (Bailey), Camryn Seal (Cody), Caden Kingery, and Monica Burnett; 10 great grandchildren; and brother, JC Parker (Liz); father of her children, Odell Burnett.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harvey James and Thelma Gearen Parker; daughter, Patty Burnett; and son, Michael Burnett; siblings, Steve Parker, Billy Ray Parker, Harvey Ray Parker, and Wanda Bennett.

The family will receive friends from 5pm- 8pm Wednesday, October 21, 2026, and continuing from 10am until the time of the funeral service at 11am, Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Riley Smith & Sons – DeQuincy. Rev. Mark Schultz and Chaplain Tim Bergeron will be officiating. Interment to follow at Oretta Cemetery, Singer, Louisiana.

Arrangements were entrusted to Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. 4rth Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana.

(Paid Memorial)