CENTERBURG – Donna Frances Priest (née Baxter) passed away at home, unexpectedly, on Jan, 22, 2022. She was born on Oct. 17, 1948, in Brownwood, Texas, to Frank and LaDonne (Mabry) Baxter.
Before happily settling down with her husband, David, in central Ohio, for most of her life she called the suburbs of Fort Worth home. Donna raised three beautiful children, Jeffrey, Jeremy and Jessica. She was also stepmother to David's only son, David Jr. Her children were the highlight of her life. She also had a wonderful way with animals, always being sure to have a house full of dogs and at least one cat. Aside from her children, her greatest contribution was an affinity for caring for those less fortunate. In addition to serving as an early childhood teacher’s aide in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford School District for many years, she was quick to care for a neighbor in need or lend a hand of support to a friend. She also never missed a good garage sale. Donna was also known for her incredible homemade fudge, which she made every year for Christmas and sent out to all her family and friends. Donna’s giving nature continued with her passing.
Donna is survived by her husband, David Priest, Sr., of Centerburg; as well as her three children, Jeffrey Johnson of Indianapolis, Ind., Jeremy Justice of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jessica Justice of San Diego, Calif.; and her step-son, David Priest, Jr., of Mount Vernon. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jack Johnson of Muncie, Ind., and Olivia Johnson of Denver, Colo.; her nephew, David Perkins of Euless, Texas; and her step-grandson, Austin Priest of Mount Vernon. Donna was preceded in death by her younger brother, Bill Baxter of Fort Worth, TXexas; and by her younger sister, Marce Perkins of Euless, Texas.
Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial Services will be announced at a later date.
