of Batesville, AR
June 14, 1968 - July 7, 2012
Donna Miller Garton, 44, of Batesville died Saturday, July 7, 2012 at a local hospital
She was born June 14, 1968 in Augusta, Arkansas and was the daughter of Sherman Miller, Sr. and Glinda Watkins Miller.
Donna was attending UACCB and was on the Chancellor's List. She was a member of the Pfeiffer Extension Homemakers Club. Donna enjoyed flower gardening, home decorating, watching Wheel of Fortune, word games, Scrabble and reading mysteries. She was a member of Ruddell Hill Baptist Church and served on several committees including Vacation Bible School, the Fall Festival, the Kitchen Committee, and the Love's Clothes Closet.
She is survived by her husband, John Garton of the home; two daughters, Kelsey Garton and Anna Garton of the home; mother, Glinda Miller of McCrory; four brothers, Sherman Miller Jr. of Warrensburg, Missouri, Thomas Miller of McCrory, Ronnie Miller, Sr. of Patterson, and Michael Miller , Sr. of Augusta; a sister, Rebecca Eden of Augusta; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Funeral services will be at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Ruddell Hill Baptist Church with Bro. Alan Brown and Bro. Ardell Poke officiating.
Burial will be at Barnes Cemetery in Bethesda by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Pallbearers are Austin Brown, Bobby Davis, Dwain Griffis, Matt Keck, Jerry Miller, and Tom Sharp.
Honorary pallbearers are the Ruddell Hill Baptist Deacon Body.
Visitation is from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Ruddell Hill Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to the Kenlee Moran Fund, c/o First Community Bank, PO Box 4327, Batesville, AR 72503
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15 Condolence(s)
Barbara Garton Beltz
Monday, July 16, 2012
We are saddened to hear of your loss and are praying God's comfort and strength for all of your family. She sounds like a beautiful soul, a blessing to all.
Melanie Lowry
Monday, July 16, 2012
John, Anna and Kelsey - on behalf of the Speech Clinic at Harding University, please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of Donna. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Susan Parkridge
Monday, July 9, 2012
Dear Miller and Garton Family, My deepest sympathy to you all. I grew up knowing Donna, she was one of my sister's (Pam Parkridge Peebles) closest friends. I can recall a many Saturday morning that Donna and my sister dancing around the house while doing chores. Donna will be greatly missed. I pray that you are all wrapped in the hands of God at this time of loss. Prayers for all of the family.
Becky Bachman
Monday, July 9, 2012
Prayers for you, John, Kelsey and Anna....as well as Donna's family. She loved each of you with all of her heart. I pray that you can rest assured in that fact. She was a faithful servant to the Lord and lived her life is service to Him. I will miss my friend.....
Robin Schreiner
Monday, July 9, 2012
Dearest Garton family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Donna was such a sweet and hard working lady who we all love. We will miss her very much.
I want you to know that I am praying for you and if there is anything I can do just let me know.
I love you all.....Robin
Kim Clay
Monday, July 9, 2012
John, Kelsey and Anna, Im so very sorry to hear of Donna's passing. She was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. You will all be in my prayers.
Jane Miller
Monday, July 9, 2012
John, I was so shocked to see the notice of Donna's death this morning. I remember her as such a sweet young girl in school and then as your bride. I recall your grandmother talking about her and how she loved her--and she thought the girls were just precious. We pray God's grace for you and the girls as you deal with this loss in your lives.
Juniior Neldon
Monday, July 9, 2012
Our prayers go out to the whlole family
Harlon & Shirley Martin
Sunday, July 8, 2012
I am so very sorry about Donna's passing. It is so hard to put in words about what she meant to our family we loved her so much. Donna is with her Lord and is probably flipping around to see how she can help. In one of our conversations, she said "Girl we are just going have to get together and do a WHOLE lot of visiting" I will continue to pray for you John, Kelsey and Anna. We love you also. You are very special to us.
Hubert Hunter
Sunday, July 8, 2012
John I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family to help guide you thru this time of sorrow.
Tina Fuller
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Donna was an awesome friend and I will miss her beautiful laugh. My heart goes out to John and the girls. I love you all and will be praying for you in the days ahead.
David & Lori Campbell
Sunday, July 8, 2012
While we know God has a plan, we are saddened to lose such a wonderful friend and sister in the Lord. May God use your life and your death to glorify Him. You were truly an inspiration to our family for many years.
Todd, Resa & Stephanie Bolin
Sunday, July 8, 2012
God took a very special lady from us and received a great Angel for heaven. Memories are such a treasure you hold close when you love someone so much. May these memories give you comfort and strength in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and church family as well. It was a delight and honor to have known Donna.
Delois Burge
Sunday, July 8, 2012
I am still in shock to hear of Donna's passing. I enjoyedworking with her at West. She subbed for me for a month when I had leg surgery and did a wonderful job. john, Kelsey and Anna Leigh you are in my prayers
Sarah Poole
Saturday, July 7, 2012
I'm still in shock. I can't believe that Donna is gone so soon. I've thought about John and the girls all morning. All I can do is pray for peace. I'm thankful for the blessed assurance that we have in Christ. Donna believed God would take care of her no matter what, and I believe God did just that this morning when he took her home. I will continue praying for the Gartons and all of Donna's family and friends. Oh, and I'll always think of Donna when I put on flip-flps. It didn't matter if it was 100 degrees or snowing outside, she always had on her flip-flops. I will miss her.