Mary Dona Barksdale, 90, of Nashville, passed away on September 2, 2023. She would be the first to say she lived a wonderful full life. A loving devoted and generous person, she was predeceased by her husband, Herbert D Barksdale. She is survived by three daughters Sherry Kinney, Pam Eichorn (Chris), and Donna Park (Doug), grandchildren Eric Henderson, Ryan Henderson, Jennifer Brown (Christopher), Jacqueline Tucker (Dillon), Abbey Eichorn, Jakob Park, Charlie Park, and great grandchildren Rowan Brown, and Jonah and Eliza Tucker. Mary Dona and her family are grateful for Barbara McIntire for being a wonderful caregiver and friend.
Born on December 27, 1932, in Nashville, TN, to Mary Agnes and Donald Eugene Pflasterer, Mary Dona graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1951 where she met the love of her life, Herbert D. Barksdale. They married in 1954 and were blessed to have 65 years together.
Although she mostly lived in Nashville, she also lived in several other cities and states. In all these places, she was a do-er. She was active in churches, volunteered at her daughter’s schools, and an active member in Valley Green Garden Club. She had a passion for sewing, reading, and entertaining. Her sense of humor and creativity shined in all she did. She never met a stranger and always welcomed everyone into her warm home, family and friends alike. Of all these things, family and friends were most important to her and she loved them with all her heart. She will be deeply missed.
The family invites all who knew Mary Dona to a celebration of her life at The Saint Paul Senior Living Community (5031 Hillsboro Pike Nashville, TN) on Friday, October 6, 2023, with visitation at 2:00 p.m., service at 3:00 p.m. followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers contributions can be sent to Alive Hospice 1718 Patterson St. Nashville, TN 37203 or the JDRF.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Woodlawn-Roesch-PattonFH.com for the Barksdale family.
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