Haughton, LA – A graveside service will be held to celebrate the life of Donna Marie Knotts at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2019 at Haughton Cemetery with Pastor Cleve Cyrus. The family invites friends to a visitation from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home on the day of the service.
Donna was born on October 2, 1954 in Duncan, OK. She was a longtime resident of Haughton. Donna worked for P&S and Willis Knighton hospital systems until her retirement. She was a wonderful daughter, sister and aunt that loved her family above all else. Her heart belonged especially to her little grand nieces. She loved to cook and to cater to everyone’s special requests. Donna was a big fan of the food network; always getting new ideas for family gatherings.
She was preceded in death by her father, Guy Loring.
Donna is survived by her mother, Marie Loring; sister, Tammy Hollis and husband Jay; brother, Marty Strickland; special aunt, Betty Turvey; nieces, Tina Bowden and husband Clint and Kristi Smith and husband Brian; nephews, Jason Hollis and Joe Hollis; great nephews, Tyler Strickland, Sheldon Cruse, Matthew Higgins and Jaxon Smith; and great nieces, Ainsley and Kaylie Hollis; great great niece, Wynter Welch; cousin, Marty Turvey and wife Carla; and numerous other family and dear friends, especially close friend and neighbor Pauline McDonald.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ken Mekelburg for his kind and compassionate care throughout Donna's illness.
Condolences may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com
