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LaDonna Burress Obituary
She was preceded in death by her father, Nicholas McDonald.
She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Joe Burress Sr.; beloved son, Joey Burress Jr.; precious granddaughter, Taylor Burress; mother, Beverly McDonald; brother, Nick McDonald; sisters, Debbie LaGrand and Pam Gnau.
Her visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Monday with the funeral beginning at 7 p.m. at Joseph E. Ratterman & Son, 7336 Southside Dr.
www.RattermanS.com
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for LaDonna Burress
Everett Bratcher
June 9, 2024
A very sweet lady.
Everett Bratcher
June 9, 2022
Gone but not forgotten.
Penny Edelen
June 30, 2014
I was saddened to hear about the loss of a great woman that was there for me when I was younger.I always called her mom LaDonna and my children know her as grandma LaDonna she was so good to me that I would always tell her if I had a daughter I was nameing her after her and I did although we lost touch for a long time we would run into each other an fill in th blanks an try to catch up I know she will be missed by those she touched an through all the years I never forgot none of you as my family I truly loved her an popa Joe an Joey you all were a part of my life and I will never forget that with Hughes an kisses to heaven ...Penny Edelen
June 16, 2014
I am so sadden by this news of the loss of an old and dear friend that I will remember forever. Joe and Joey I will keep all of you and your families in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless Denise Carruthers
Phontilla Shuffitt
June 15, 2014
Heartfelt sympathy goes out LaDonna's family and friends. May God guide you through this difficult time.
Melva Guthrie
June 15, 2014
Beverly, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. We will be praying for God's comfort for you and your family. If I can help in any way please let me know.
Everett Bratcher
June 15, 2014
So sorry for the loss of LaDonna. My heart felt prayers go out to the Burress family as well as the McDonald family.
June 15, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know it is a difficult time for all of you. Pam Hoosier Thielmeier
June 15, 2014
To my little 4 'eyed'baby sister I love you always an Forever. Pat Rich
Lynn Cloud Shanks
June 15, 2014
We are all so sorry for your tremendous loss of LaDonna and you have our deepest sympathies. We were the best of friends since the first grade in Miss Forsythe's class at Semple and she was a leader for all of us in the Lorraine Assembly of the Order of the Rainbow Girls at the Suburban Lodge. I remember attending LaDonna and Joe's wedding and she was a bridesmaid in mine. I know you have many, many fond memories to help sustain you. Many of our friends from our classes at Semple, Southern Junior High, Ahrens and Manual have been using Facebook as a way to share memories on the "Growing up in the Sixties and 70s in South Louisville" website connected with FB. I have posted our class pictures from Semple on the site. LaDonna had that same cute grin in our first grade picture with her blonde hair blowing in that cool fall breeze on the morning our picture was taken!! Please know all are in our thoughts and prayers and call if there is anything I can do. (I will be able to drive again soon since spine surgery in February.)
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