Donna Kay Lane
October 11, 1949 ~ May 12, 2022
Donna Kay Lane, 72 of Evansville, Indiana, formerly of Indianapolis. She passed away May 12, 2022 in Macon, Georgia. She was born on October 11, 1949, in Shelbyville, Indiana, the daughter of Glen A and Betty June Buehling Bates.
Donna was a computer operator with Ameritech, retiring in 1994. Donna loved traveling around the country, she enjoyed watching murder mystery’s but mostly she loved spending time with her dog BO. Donna will be remembered for her sweetness, kindness and being generous. She loved to laugh.
Donna is proceeded in death by her parents Glen and Betty Bates, beloved husband Richard John “Jethro” Lane, brother Gary L. Bates. She is survived by her loving family, daughter Christina (Brady) Frost, grandchildren Austin J. Lane, Taylor L. Jarboe, Matthew S. Jarboe II, Logan B Frost, Hannah Frost, siblings, Bruce W. Bates, Kim A. Bates and Myra A Bates.
Visitation for Donna will be Sunday, May 22, 2022, from 2 – 6 pm at O’Riley Branson Funeral Service and Crematory at 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227. A Celebration of Donna’s life will be Monday, May 23, 2022, at 10 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Washington Park East Cemetery.
Tributes and memorials of Donna may be posted at www.orileybranson.com
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I worked on her and her sisters condo in Evansville and I loved to just set around and talk to her and her sister about the good old days we could talk for hours, she is going to be missed but I will never forget her , She’s in heaven riding that Harley Davidson with her husband, may she R.I.P.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
My husband Steve and I went on many Harley rides with Donna and Rick. Donna was such a sweet and kind person with a great smile and laugh. She holds a special place in our hearts and we will miss her terribly and we will never forget her. We know she is having a great ride in heaven with Rick now. The family is in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.