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Donna Lynn Scott

1952 - 2025

Donna Lynn Scott obituary, 1952-2025, Memphis, TN

BORN

1952

DIED

2025

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Memphis Funeral Home - Poplar

5599 Poplar Ave

Memphis, Tennessee

Donna Scott Obituary

Donna Lynn Scott, 73 of Memphis, Tennessee passed away April 22, 2025. She was born March 8, 1952 in Kosciusko, Mississippi to John and Sylvia Powell.Donna was a member of the Methodist faith and loved shopping with her mother, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, George Scott; mother, Sylvia Powell; sisters, Katrina Minor (Tom), Teresa Richerne; sister-in-law, Linda Siler and several nieces, nephews and many family and friends. Donna was preceded in death by her father, John Powell; brother, Danny Powell; sister Sylvia Diane Zimmerman. A memorial service will occur at 5 pm on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119. The family will receive friends prior to service beginning at 4 pm.

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Published by The Daily Memphian on Apr. 25, 2025.

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Memphis Funeral Home - Poplar

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5:00 p.m.

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5599 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119

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