Donna Lynn Jackson, 51, of Manchester, KY, departed this life on January 02, 2026 at her residence. Donna was born January 12, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the union of the late Wayne Liford and Connie Burton.
A loving homemaker, mother, and partner, Donna's life was marked with a great love for her family. Cherishing the time spent with her children, grandchildren, family and friends was what brought the most joy to Donna's life. She could always be found happy with a diet dr. pepper and a cigarette. These things, completed Donna; In addition to her family, Donna was a pet lover and considered her dogs as part of the family, bringing her immense joy.
Besides her parents, Donna was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Amber Jackson.
Donna leaves behind one son Cody Dean Jackson (Jessica), one daughter Natasha Collins (Jeremy), her significant other for 24 years, Larry Goins; Other survivors include two brothers Curtis Burton (Katrina), and Brian Burton. Five treasured grandchildren Jaelyn Jones, Jaeden Collins, Maddox Collins, Jeremy Collins, and Skyler Smith. Her step-children Paige Stewart, Dakota Goins, and Scott Goins. Along with a host of other cherished relatives and friends that survive her passing.
The funeral service to commemorate Donna's life will be held at 12 noon, Wednesday, January 07, 2026 in the chapel of Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home with Paul Mitchell and Lyle Sizemore officiating.
Interment will follow the services at the Smith Cemetery at Ashers Fork in Clay County.
Friends and family may gather for visitation from 6p.m. until 9p.m. on Tuesday, January 06, 2026 at the Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home.
Arrangements are being handled carefully under the direction of Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home.
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