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DONNA FAYE BARNETT
1957 - 2022
DONNA FAYE BARNETT
1957 - 2022
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BORN
1957
DIED
2022
DONNA BARNETT Obituary
Donna Barnett passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 12th, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born on September 18th, 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Donna lived in many wonderful and exotic places around the world as a young girl while stationed with her family in the United States Air Force before calling Texas home.
Donna was a Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt, who defined the meaning of generosity and concern for everyone around her. She was MeMe … she was the heart & soul of a large and loving family.
After a long, successful career, Donna retired to focus her attention full time on her family. She enjoyed traveling around the world with her best friend and soulmate, David– back to her childhood home of Guam, to Paris, London, Amsterdam, Cairo, Rio de Janeiro and too many other places to list.
She was a beautiful person - a beautiful soul - and will always hold a special place in the hearts of everyone who knew her. She touched so many lives and leaves behind a legacy of love.
Whether it was on a Sunday Funday, during a holiday gathering, on a text message or call, Donna brought so much joy and happiness - and these moments meant so much to her. She found joy in making those around her smile and even more joy if you laughed out loud. Her sense of humor made life fun and her sense of family made life precious.
She leaves behind her husband David, daughters Merissa (Scott) Engledowl, Chanda (Craig) Mooneyham six precious grandchildren: Shelby Azar, Andrew Stover, Tori Mooneyham, Kaylie Mooneyham, Nathan Mooneyham and Austen Reaves, 4 cherished great-grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents Arthur & Faye Carmical and her brother Rick Carmical.
Merissa Engledowl
May 10, 2023
Mother’s Day is coming up mom. I miss you so much everyday. One, thing that people are not taught is how to live without you mom. My life has not been the same without you. I am truly struggling and don’t trust. I love you with my entire heart always and forever. My heart is broken and there is a mom space that is forever empty. I will see you again.
Christine Cargol
December 20, 2022
Dear David, daughters, and family, so sad to hear about the loss of Donna. May you all draw strength from her legacy of love and joy of life. Many prayers for comfort as you draw together in the coming days. Sincerely and very truly yours, Chris Cargol
Kacee Vojdani
December 19, 2022
Rest in peace, Donna. Your love and light will shine forever. We will be keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Rachel Johnson
December 17, 2022
I met Donna when I was 13. Merissa and I were besties and I practically lived at their house. She was the young, cool mom, but not too cool. She still ran a pretty tight ship, but she was very stylish and there were multiple times I recall the neighborhood boys honking and whistling as they drove by because they had mistaken her for Merissa from a distance. You should have seen the red faces when they got close enough to realize their mistake.
Later, while in high school my family had decided to move during my senior year. I was devastated at the thought of not being able to graduate with my friends and it was Donna that said I could use her address to continue my senior year with my friends. I will never forget that. I also remember her and her mother fixing up the cute nursery when Merissa was expecting Shelby. They did a beautiful job and that was way before Pinterest and HGTV. Every time I see a post on Facebook about the value of vintage goose kitchen decor I think of Donna and her kitchen decked out in geese and blue bows back in the day. I grew up and moved around and lost touch with her until Facebook and then I got to see her again in pictures and posts enjoying her family and her life. I will miss that. I am really sad I never got to see her again in person. She has left us way too soon. I know she will be missed and remembered by many. Please accept my heart felt condolences .
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Dana Wright Kohrs
December 17, 2022
So very sorry to hear about Donna. Prayers for your family during this hard time. She's with AC, Fay and Rick this Christmas.
Merissa Engledowl
December 17, 2022
Today they will lay you to rest. My heart is broken and devastated. I don’t know the right words to say. I wish I knew and not kept in the dark now there will forever be a hole in my heart.
Mary Holcomb
December 16, 2022
Too soon to loose this beautiful lady. You are so loved and cherished
Petra Cox-Cinco
December 16, 2022
Please accept my deepest condolences
Wishing you all peace, comfort, and courage at this time.
Samuel Renaud
December 16, 2022
Dearest Chanda and family,
Our hearts break with you for your great loss. While you mourn during this time, know that we are with you in heart and spirit. As the waves of memory from your beautiful mother flood your mind and heart, we pray they fill you with peace knowing she is in a better place, and she will be watching over all of you. Our hearts pain with you during this tragic, heart-breaking time.
Jerry & Connie Stover
December 16, 2022
You will be missed, thank you for all the years we had together many great memories
December 16, 2022
Constance Stover
December 16, 2022
Danielle Whitmire
December 15, 2022
Rest in peace Donna. You were always so kind to me and my kids as well. I never knew what Ava was going to bring home from a day of shopping with you. ( a big bag for sure!) You had such a good heart, it was so nice to have meet you.
Praying for strength and peace for the family.
The Rosello's
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Brad Rosello
December 15, 2022
Thinking of your family in this time of loss.
Cheryl and Larry Sims
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John & Suzy McMillan
December 15, 2022
David, sorry to hear this. Had fun back in the day going camping. Let us hear from you.
George Hill
December 15, 2022
David I am so sorry to hear of your loss
You and your family will be in mine and Nancy’s prayers
Jeff, Beth and Jordan Rogers
December 15, 2022
Rest in peace, Donna. We will remember you well as a thoughtful and caring person. Thank you for your kindness towards us and our son. We will be keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Patricia Rogers
December 14, 2022
Donna and my husband Pete worked together she was a wonderful friend Chris my daughter also my son Jeff worked at Cypresswood Crossing she will be missed by all of us
Carlton & Jennifer Burleson
December 14, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Merissa Engledowl
December 14, 2022
Merissa Engledowl
December 14, 2022
Merissa Engledowl
December 14, 2022
Merissa Engledowl
December 14, 2022
Merissa Engledowl
December 14, 2022
Merissa Engledowl
December 14, 2022
Merissa Engledowl
December 14, 2022
I am so shocked and never thought I would lose you anytime soon. I want more time and I want one more chance to say " I LOVE YOU".
Todd, Laurie, and Brooke Regalado
December 14, 2022
We all don’t have a choice when God calls us home, but we know it must be for a good reason and one day we will understand. May The Lord comfort the Barnett family during this difficult time and bring peacewe will miss you Donna, Heaven has gained another Angel ❤
Aubrey and Peggy Baker
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Chris Poprik
December 14, 2022
I will never forget Donna and her big heart and I will miss our conversations. She was a big inspiration in my life. She was so kind and just the sweetest person who would do anything for anybody. She touched so many lives and she leaves a legacy of kindness and generosity that will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace my beautiful friend. Prayers for peace and comfort go out to the family.
Darlene Standlee
December 14, 2022
I'm so thankful I had the privilege of knowing Donna. She was a wonderful lady with a big heart. Heaven has gain another angel. You will forever be in our hearts. We love you Donna.
Ludy Aleman
December 14, 2022
Ms. Danna, who changed my daughter's and my life for the better as a single mom, came into our lives when we needed someone like her with a beautiful heart. I thank her for everything she did for my daughter and me... I love her very much. Send my prayers and hugs to Heaven, I will remember her forever
My condolences for her family sending hugs and prayers.
From Ludy -Angelica
Liv Unsgaard
December 14, 2022
R.I.P Donnawe will never forget you♥♥♥
KAREN RUSHING
December 13, 2022
Donna was this person that if you ever had the privilege of knowing you could never forget. Love you my friend.
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