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Donna R. McCullough-Turner (Barnard)

June 19, 1947 –
 January 28, 2023

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Donna Reba (McCullough-Turner) Barnard, 75, of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away on January 28, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.

Donna was born on June 19, 1947 in Albany, New York, the daughter of the late Robert and Eleanor McCullough. Donna attended and graduated from Albany High School and started her career working for the NYS Department of Education. After realizing that she did not want to be confined to a desk and computer, she chose to pursue a career in retail sales, specializing in custom-made men’s suits and custom Draperies while employed at Sears in Colonie, NY. She retired from Sears after 23 years of service.

Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Turner Jr., her daughter Kimberly Foulks and her sister Cora (Sissy) Armstrong.

Donna is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Terrell and Donnie Wilson of Grand Prairie, Texas; grandchildren, Darius Jarvis, Azmier Hooten, Khalid Conner, Kaden Conner, and a bonus grandson Eric Dixon Jr., all of Texas. Great-grandchildren A’zhiana Hooten, Amayah Conner, Dior Jarvis and a bonus great-grandson, Zaylen Carr, all of Texas. Her sister, Teri-ann McCullough of Ohio. Nieces, Stacey Medley-Troeger (David), Salisa Lewis Brandon, Shamel Turner, Marlene Palmer all of NY. Nephews, Kevin Lewis of Gastonia, NC, Gerald Lewis of Florida, Jamal McCullough, Robert Turner, and Barry Brooks all of NY. Four sisters-in-law, Shirley Martin, Loretta Turner, Valerie Turner, and Maryann Turner all of NY. Donna also leaves behind her beloved dog, Maryjane of 16 years to cherish her memory as well as a host of cousins, great nieces and nephews and other family and friends.

The family would like to express thanks to Alevcare Hospice and staff of Mansfield and Good Samaritan Home Healthcare of Irving for helping us get through this difficult time.

Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.

Arrangements under the direction of:
Aria Cremation Service and Funeral Home
1820 N. Beltline Road
Irving, Texas 75061
(972) 607-4400

Memorial Service

February 9, 2023
11:00 am
St. John Church Unleashed
1701 Jefferson St., Grand Prairie, TX 75051
    Celease &Sarah Lynch
    1 Feb 2023
    5:03pm

    Sending prayers and condolences to my sister and family 🙏🏽🙏🏽sorry for your loss. Mommy will be missed. Im so glad i put some excitement in her the day we spoke on the phone. She wasn’t done talking 🥰you no sister kim was ready to receive her and you did a beautiful thing here on earth. Because are mothers mean the world to us. And always will💞 love you much little sister. And R.I.P MA DONNA 🌬💞🙏🏽

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    Shirley Martin
    1 Feb 2023
    5:46pm

    I’m going to miss talking to you and Mary Jane we were always close sisters even though you were my in-laws we were like sisters we did a lot of things together especially the time the Ohio Players made you leave my hospital room, we were inseparable always together. You were a second mother to my son we did so many things together and I’m happy for that. You will always be in my heart and on my mind but it will be nothing but joy because you are now with family again and that’s what we are all about family sleep in peace Sister because joy comes in the morning.

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    Nina Stewart
    1 Feb 2023
    6:07pm

    My Sincere And Heartfelt Condolences To You And Family… Ms. Turner was my Dallas Mama All The Wonderful Memories with Her and my Mother. I Will Truly Miss My Dallas Mama. She will always have a special place in my heart. God Rest Her Beautiful Soul🌹 My Heart Goes Out To You My Dear Friend Terrell. Love & Hugs Of Comfort. 🌹💜🙏🕯️

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    Cathy L Harris
    1 Feb 2023
    7:37pm

    My condolences to you and your family.Your mother is at peace now and looking at our Lord.
    Your Sister In Christ Cathy

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    Terra
    1 Feb 2023
    8:32pm

    Many prayers and Terrell. I know my mom is talking her ear off and showing her around. Hugs

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    Joyce Turner
    1 Feb 2023
    8:34pm

    My heart goes out to Ms. Donna and her family. There is no nore suffuring. She earned wings. God got something he need her to do. Ms. Donna we’ll meet on the other side. RIP.

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      Melinda Seldon
      2 Feb 2023
      7:45am

      Only appreciation can be expressed for knowing Donna in my life.
      A wonderful spirit who will be truly missed. Condolences to her
      family with love and memories of a wonderful person gone too soon.
      A celebration of life🎈❤

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    Patricia Mitchell
    2 Feb 2023
    7:42am

    Never close the door on the past (memories); Always leave the door open to the future, take a deep breath step through!! God promises to never leave us alone nor never give us more than we can bare. Ms. Donna (Nonnie) will always be in my heart and mind, she gave me memories So to you Terrell and your family I send my DEEPEST CONDOLENCES with MUCH LOVE…. Pat & Errol

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    Victoria Medley
    4 Feb 2023
    9:54pm

    Deepest sympathy and condolences to Stacy and the entire family on this loss. I know it’s heartbreaking to everyone who loved her. May God give you all strength to carry you through the upcoming days and weeks and months without her. Oh death where is thy sting oh grave where the s thy victory. Weeping will endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. Looking forward to the great getting up morning when we will never have to be parted from those we love. Until then keep holding on and keep the joy of her memories in your hearts. Love Vicki, Ernie, Tori and Brittany Medley

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    NL Weeks
    9 Feb 2023
    11:27am

    Terrell,

    My Prayers are with you & the family. You took the time out to call me & help me in my grief. That’s how “Mama Donna”…. Always there to help. She was such a Blessing to me & helping with my daughter. Her smile, friendship & love was overflowing. Rest In Peace, Mama Donna…

    Love Natalie & Aminah ❣️🙏🏾❣️

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    Sherrod & Laneka Davis
    9 Feb 2023
    12:04pm

    Your in our prayers we will miss her very much rest in love

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    Chasity Spencer
    9 Feb 2023
    2:08pm

    Terrell and family I send my deepest condolences Aunt Donna was a joy to be around anytime I was down I could just sit n kick it with her all day God took another angel but up there she’ll remember everything

    Reply

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