Donna Brown Pottinger

Donna Brown Pottinger, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband David C. Pottinger and son David C. Pottinger, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Pottinger, daughter-in-law Melissa Martin, brother Jerry (Carol) Brown, granddaughter Leah Pottinger, nephews Trip (Roxie) Pottinger, Michael (Sandy) Brown, Matthew Brown, nieces Susan Wainwright, Kathy (Allan) Butler, Janet Averitt, and a host of family and friends.

Donna was born on April 3, 1937 in Louisville Kentucky, to Ray and Mary Mildred Brown. Donna loved the city she grew up in with her family. She married David and they raised their family here. Donna loved spending time on Dale Hollow Lake with family and friends.

Donna loved cooking and celebrations with family. She was the “hostess with the mostest” where she loved to entertain and throw parties with her magnificent cooking and baking. Her specialty, red velvet cake, is one to remember and a family tradition. Many loved her apple, banana and coconut cakes that she would make for holidays.

She loved her family deeply and we will all miss her dearly.

There will be a private family burial with a memorial service to follow at Christ Church Cathedral, 421 S 2nd Street on Thursday October 30th at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Church Cathedral endowment fund or Hosparus of Louisville.