Donna Carol Martin

Donna Carol Martin obituary

Donna Carol Martin

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Donna Martin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McMinnville Funeral Home - McMinnville on Nov. 6, 2025.

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Mrs. Donna Carol Martin, age 85, of McMinnville, TN passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at NHC HealthCare from an extended illness. She was born on November 27, 1939 and was a member of the Church of Christ and attended at Blue Springs Cove where she taught Sunday School class for many years. Donna worked as a store clerk at Stewart's Pharmacy for many, many years. She enjoyed her church, lovingly spent time cooking and taking care of her family, and loved shopping.

Survivors include her son Mike Martin (Deborah), brother Joe (Becky) Maynard, sister Gail (Tommy) Crouch, sister-in-law Janice Maynard, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her parents Huston and Dollie Patterson Maynard, husband Richard Albert Martin, sisters Jean (Joe Ross) Clendenon, June (Jerry) Roberts, and Melba (James) Jones, brother Ronald Maynard, and daughter Stephanie Ann Martin.

The funeral service for Donna Martin is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Gary Newby will officiate. Interment will follow at Bethany Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Monday and again from 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday at McMinnville Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Relay For Life.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home is honored to be of service to the family of Donna Martin.

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McMinnville Funeral Home

117 Underwood Road, McMinnville, TN 37110

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McMinnville, TN

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