Funeral service for Donna Lou Bland, age 64, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Tommy Howell officiating. Burial will follow in the Prosperity Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5 PM until 8 PM on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Higgins Funeral Home.
Donna was born on March 13, 1959, in Lincoln County, TN, to the late Donald Edward Flynt and Mary Lou Hayes Flynt. She worked as a registered nursed at Lincoln Medical Center and was a member of the Prosperity Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Donna loved working on her farm and caring for her animals. She enjoyed gardening and was a loving Maw to everyone. Donna passed away on September 26, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Survivors include her husband of 27 years, David Bland; children, Ritchie Sullivan (special friend, Jen Sicona), John (Janice) Bland, and Rysie Sullivan (fiancé, Bradley Massey); grandson, Jordan Massey; stepsons, Kevin Kent, and Brad (Jennifer) Sullivan; numerous step-grandchildren; sister, Debbie Flynt Norwood; and a brother, Eddie (Jackie) Flynt. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by an infant son, Jackie Sullivan; and brother, Ronnie Flynt.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Donna Lou Bland.
8 Comments To "Donna Lou Bland"
#1 Comment By Stacy Allen On September 26, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
So sorry for your loss.
#2 Comment By Marcella On September 26, 2023 @ 7:01 pm
With our condolences to the family
#3 Comment By Marcella scott On September 26, 2023 @ 7:01 pm
With our condolences to the family
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#4 Comment By Jake and Emily Snoddy On September 26, 2023 @ 7:52 pm
John, Janice we were so sorry to hear about your mom…Prayers!!!!
#5 Comment By Ann Wilkes Groce On September 28, 2023 @ 7:59 pm
So Sorry to hear about Donna’s passing. In the 80’s, Donna, her mother, and I rode to Huntsville together. Donna and Mrs. Flynt were sweet and hard working women.
#6 Comment By Lynn Towry Brown On September 28, 2023 @ 8:02 pm
Donna and I were good friends in school spent lots of at each other’s houses over the year she married my husband now best friend and cousin that’s crazy she will be missed but not forgotten
#7 Comment By Teresa Diane Bryson On September 29, 2023 @ 6:11 pm
Oh how I remember sweet Donna when she was with duck Sullivan. Such a kind hearted soul . She was so sweet to me . Never forgotten girl you touch my soul.
#8 Comment By Sandra Lancaster (Painter) On September 30, 2023 @ 12:36 am
David I never got to meet your wife, but knowing you she was one special lady. I’m sorry. You take care and we will have you in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.