Donna M. Harper, 78, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, October 25, 2018, at 4:18 A.M. at Baptist Health Lexington. She was born January 28, 1940, in Russell County, to the late John and Josephine Carnes Marcum. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James F. “Jimmy” Harper on October 28, 2011.  She was a member of Columbia Christian Church and a homemaker.

Survivors include:

Four daughters and sons-in-law – Lisa & Jay Johnson of Nicholasville, Jamie & Richard White of Louisville, Elaine Harper of Woodstock and James and Marie Harper of Moore, Oklahoma

Four grandchildren – Corey Harper, Casey Walker and husband Chris, Cara Workman and husband Patrick, Anna Johnson and fiancé Sean Widmer

Four great-grandchildren – Colt, Eli & Grace Walker, Drew Workman

Two sisters – Bernita Blair of Russell Springs, Joyce Helm of Wilson, NC

A brother-in-law – Otis Hines of Jamestown

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Sunday, October 28, 2018, at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Tony Stephens, Bro. Terry White and Bro. Raymond Martin officiating

Burial in Columbia Cemetery

Visitation after 1:00 P.M. Saturday

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to the Columbia Christian Church which can be left at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements