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MacKinney, Donna Lynn

July 29, 1955 –
 June 19, 2017

Obituary

Donna Lynn MacKinney was born on July 29, 1955 in Florence, Alabama to William E and Juanita J. Mitchell and passed away on June 19, 2017 at home with her family, in Carrollton, Texas at the age of 61. She grew up in Corinth, Mississippi with her brothers David K. Mitchell and Philip E. Mitchell. She graduated from Corinth High School, Evangel University and Texas Women’s University. She was a teacher and librarian and finished her career as a librarian of Rice Middle School in Plano, Texas. Donna was passionate about all children, particularly her children and grandchildren. Her love of books was boundless. She enjoyed getting books into the hands of children. She liked to travel especially to New England. She also loved to volunteer at her church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend.  She was preceded in death by her father, William E. Mitchell and brother, David K. Mitchell. She is survived by Tim; daughter, Abby; son, Ben; daughter-in-law, Jen; mother, Juanita; grandchildren Kyle, Natalie, and Eli; brother, Phil and his wife, Shantelle; nephews, Billy, Andrew, and Matthew; and of course, Frederick, her faithful dog; along with extended family and friends. A service to celebrate her life will be held in Dallas on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Northaven United Methodist Church at 1:00 P.M. with a reception to follow. There will also be a second memorial service in Jackson, Tennessee on July 1, 2017 at West Jackson Baptist Church at 11:00 A.M. with a family luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers the family asked that one consider making a donation in Donna’s name to Saint Jude www.stjude.org or to First Book www.firstbook.org “Life is good Grace abounds.” – Bill McElvaney Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700

    Gail Stelter Lundberg
    27 Jun 2017
    5:49pm

    My deepest sympathy for your loss. Donna has left this earth but her influence remains in the people who knew her. Donna challenged me to think a little broader, act a little kinder, and to work a little harder. Donna made a difference.

    Jane Newberry
    27 Jun 2017
    6:40pm

    I was a librarian colleague of Donna’s and subbed for her after I retired. I admired Donna so much! She was kind, witty, smart, compassionate and a whole lot of other adjectives! She was an advocate for kids and books and libraries. The world is a little less bright without Donna.

    Jeanne Hoffer Pasko
    27 Jun 2017
    8:29pm

    Count me among the blessed to have shared her short season at Nappanee Missionary Church. She was always lots of fun.

    Jan (Lewis) Feazell
    28 Jun 2017
    12:18am

    Donna and I had Library together in high school. She appeared to be so serious, once I got to know her, she was so much fun to be around! So sorry to hear of her passing! Praying for her and her family. Janet (Lewis) Feazell

    Vickie Lassiter
    28 Jun 2017
    8:30am

    Donna and I lived close for this small town of Corinth! Always smiling and raising her hand for the answers. RIP Donna

    Gary Beward
    28 Jun 2017
    8:51am

    Sorry on your loss.
    From the T-Town C.I. Team
    Gary,Lauren,Shawn

    Juanita Pfeuffer
    28 Jun 2017
    8:54am

    Tim, I am sorry for you loss. May God’s peace be with you and the family, knowing she is in God’s loving arms.

    gema langford
    28 Jun 2017
    9:46am

    dearest abby i am so sorry for your loss it will get easier lost my daddy 8 years ago may 8th. please know i love and miss you alot!

    Kristie Novak
    28 Jun 2017
    10:02am

    On behalf of the Northeast field service reps here at ACPI we would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the MacKinney Family during this difficult time. May loving memories bring you peace, comfort and strength

    Our Deepest Sympathy-

    Dave Landau
    28 Jun 2017
    10:46am

    Tim, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Dave Landau

    Denise Hassinger
    28 Jun 2017
    10:55am

    Sorry for your loss. May God be with you in your time of need.

    Brandon Schreffler
    28 Jun 2017
    11:52am

    Tim, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. The love and support I could see when you spoke of Donna was inspirational.

    Brenda Marsh
    28 Jun 2017
    12:09pm

    Tim, my sincere condolences. I pray that all the wonderful & special memories of your Donna will fill you with joy & peace now & in the years to come.

    Priscilla McHan
    28 Jun 2017
    12:43pm

    From the entire Multifamily field group, we want to express our deepest sympathy to the MacKinney family, during this difficult time.

    Lisa Osburn
    28 Jun 2017
    3:00pm

    On behalf of the entire Multifamily Inside Sales team, at ACPI. We send our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time.

    Renae McCreary Martin
    28 Jun 2017
    5:09pm

    Mrs. Mitchell, I have such fond memories of growing up with Donna and your family at First Assembly, Corinth. I enjoyed Donna’s friendship and spending time at your house. I think you and Donna and I sang some songs together that were fragrant to God. Love you still…you’re in my prayers!

    Karen Yang
    28 Jun 2017
    6:02pm

    Mrs. MacKinney was such a huge influence in my life when I was young. It was she that encouraged my passion for books, letting me explore the ARCs that had just come in, discussing in great length my favorite novels, and handing me great literature beyond the scope of a middle school library. It is because of her that I developed strong writing skills and gained confidence in conversing with adults. I was blessed to have the greatest school librarian of all time.

    Parul Bhatia
    29 Jun 2017
    11:13pm

    Deepest condolences to Ms. Donna’s family members. Kind and compassionate people such as her continue to live on.

    Laurie Bonnici
    30 Jun 2017
    1:35am

    Rest in peace my friend. You are loved!

    Tish Mulkey
    30 Jun 2017
    2:40pm

    Donna was a strong advocate for books and reading among children and young adults. Her determination to continue working at the profession she loved even as she fought her disease was courageous and awe-inspiring. It was my great privilege to have worked with her in the PISD library program and to have counted her as my friend. We have all lost a wonderful friend.

    Larry Denbrock
    5 Jul 2017
    2:38pm

    So very sorry about your loss Tim. Please accept my condolences for you and your extended family.

    Abby Mackinney.
    27 Apr 2023
    9:26pm

    She was a loving mom and sweet I love her and miss her a lot.

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