Donna grew up in Whitewright, Texas and graduated high school there in 1960. She cherished her group of best friends from high school called “The Nasty 9”. These women are all still close friends today.

Donna worked at Leonard ISD as a secretary administrator for over 30 years. Donna was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Whitewright, Texas growing up and was a member of First Baptist Church in Leonard while raising her family.  After moving into her assisted living home she enjoyed attending church services there.

Donna will be remembered by her children, Robin Haddock of Denison, Texas, Michael Latimer of Bonham, Texas, and Russell Latimer and wife Alechia, of Trenton, Texas; grandchildren, Tiffany Latimer, Katie Bradshaw, Logan Latimer, Cole Latimer, Dr. Kristen Waw, and Bo Bradshaw; great grandchildren, Kamdyn Latimer, Blakely Bradshaw, Oakley Bradshaw, and Wrenlee Bradshaw; siblings, Anna Holcomb and husband, Harold, of Weatherford, Texas, Larry Franklin and wife, Donna, of Nashville, Tennessee, Kenneth Franklin and wife, Vicky, of Whitewright, Texas, and Debbie Franklin and spouse, Renee Flores, of Garland, Texas; ex-husband, Bob Latimer; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Louise Franklin, her sister Linda, and her son-in-law, Perry Bradshaw.

The family will receive friends Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Bethel Baptist Church in Whitewright, Texas at 11:00 a.m. until her celebration of life service begins at 12:00 noon. Officiating the service will be Pastor Leland Samuelson. 

The family would like to thank Dr. Mackey Watkins, Dr. Doug Myers, and Dr. Mandeep Singh for their outstanding care they gave mom through the years. We also would like to thank Baylor Kidney Transplant and all their staff, and the kidney donor, who all gave mother 12 more years to live. A special thank you to the staff at Celebration Assisted Living. And lastly, a special thank you to all of the staff at Texoma Dialysis Center for the wonderful love and care they always gave mom. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to American Kidney Fund