Donna Jeanne Barnard

of Ft. Myers, Florida, formerly of Chelsea, age 81, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. She was born November 24, 1943, in Wyandotte, Michigan, the daughter of Homer Harvey Harmon and Beatrice Marion (Henry)Tremble.

Donna grew up in New Boston, graduating from Huron High School, where she was a cheerleader, in 1962. Donna worked as the Athletic Secretary for the University of Michigan. She enjoyed her winters in Florida and her many wonderful friends. Donna loved to dance and was a proud Trump supporter. Donna's laugh was infectious, and her smile was grand. She is with God now.

Donna married Randall Barnard on November 20, 1998. He preceded her in death on January 22, 2020. She is survived by her children, Laurie J. (Larry Fredrickson) Sutherland of Chelsea, John McBlain of Grass Lake, and Leah. A. (Kevin) Kunzelman of Grass Lake; stepchildren, Charles Barnard and Gwenyth Love; brother, Bill (Sharon) Harmon; sister, Sandy (John) Harris; grandchildren, Alicia (Bryon) Fent, Chase Kunzelman, Cassidy Kunzelman, and Jake Kunzelman; and great-grandchildren, Paige Scott and Cash Sutherland. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Henry Tremble; and brother, Robert "Bob" Harmon.

No services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Colby's Crew Rescue or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements were entrusted to Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea.