Donna Gayle Denton

Donna was born on January 12, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, to David G. Denton and Tommie Jo Kennedy Denton. She graduated from Bartlett High School in 1986 and continued her education at State Tech and Utah Valley Community College.

Throughout her life, Donna was known for her dedication, dependability, and strong work ethic. She began her career with Holiday Inn Select, where she served as an executive secretary and accounts receivable clerk. She later worked as a bookkeeper for several companies and spent the last 15 years of her career with RJ Property Management LLC in Memphis, where she was a valued and trusted member of the team.

Donna was a faithful member of the Lakeland Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a devoted daughter, sister, and aunt whose greatest joy came from spending time with and caring for her family, especially her nieces and nephews.

A determined and resourceful problem solver, Donna was not one to give up until she found a solution. She found happiness in many pursuits, including listening to music, working jigsaw puzzles, bowling, cross-stitching, scrapbooking, and watching classic films. She loved vintage artwork, particularly the works of Monet and other Impressionist painters and was an enthusiastic admirer of all things, Jane Austen. Donna's creative spirit was evident in her drawing, coloring, crafting, and interior design projects. She especially enjoyed using design applications to envision beautiful living spaces and then bringing those ideas to life in her home.

Donna was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Tommie Jo Kennedy Denton.

She is survived by her father, David G. Denton of Bartlett, Tennessee; her siblings, Grant (Amy) Denton of Herriman, Utah; Denise Denton of Lakeland, Tennessee; Daryl (Meredith) Denton of Oakland, Tennessee; Debra (Travis) Donald of Bartlett, Tennessee; and Douglas (Tasha) Denton of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

She is also survived by her cherished nieces and nephews: Lauren (Harrison) King of Midvale, Utah; Holly Denton of Sandy, Utah; Amber Denton and Chandler Denton of Oakland, Tennessee; Noah (Kenzie) Donald of Denver, Colorado; Allison (Justice) McBride of Millington, Tennessee; Seth (Miki) Donald of Lakeland, Tennessee; Jonah Donald of Bartlett, Tennessee; and Quinn, Aiden, Will, Riley, and Liam Denton of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Memphis Funeral Home Germantown Parkway Chapel, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, Tennessee. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel, with interment immediately following at Memory Hill Gardens.

A family luncheon will be held following the graveside service at the Memphis Tennessee North Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4195 Kirby Whitten Road North, Bartlett, Tennessee.

Donna will be remembered for her unwavering determination, her creativity, her kindness, and the deep love she had for her family. Her influence will continue to be felt by all who were blessed to know and love her.

"Families are forever." ❤️