Donna Roberts Obituary
Mrs. Donna Roberts, age 60, of Franklin, KY, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will continue on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 6:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00 at the funeral home with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY.
Donna was born on August 30, 1965 in Bowling Green, KY to the late, Michael Glenn Richardson and Janice McGlothlin whom survives.
She is survived by her spouse of 26 years, David Roberts, 3 children, Ashley Watford (Chris) of Franklin, KY, Shane Elmore of Franklin, KY and Skyler Minnicks of Franklin, KY; 2 step children, Eric Roberts of Franklin, KY and Matthew Roberts of Franklin, KY; 4 grandchildren, Hope, Tanner, Ashlynn, Cassady; Mother and stepfather, Janice and Mac McGlothlin of Smyrna, TN; and a brother, Michael Richardson of Franklin, KY.
Donna was a graduate of Franklin-Simpson High School class of 1983. She was a warehouse leader at DHL. In her free time she enjoyed crafting, diamond painting, cross stitching and watching movies.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. The website is www.gilbertfhonline.com. The Facebook page is Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. The obituary phone line is 270-586-8844.
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325 West Cedar Street, Franklin, KY 42134
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