Donna Kay (Burns) Patterson
April 19, 1953 – August 8, 2025
Donna Kay Patterson, 72, of Arnold, Missouri, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 8, 2025. Born April 19, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri, daughter of Dorothy and Clifford Burns, Donna lived a life filled with love, faith, and service to others.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Donna’s greatest joy was her family—especially her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She cherished time spent gardening and camping in her RV alongside her husband, Rob. A faithful daughter of God, she was a dedicated member of Arnold United Baptist Church and lived her life as a shining example of Christ’s love.
Donna loved Jesus, the outdoors, and country music. She took great pride in her career at Unigroup, where she worked for over 30 years before retiring in May 2024. She will be remembered for her infectious smile and the irreplaceable light she was to her loved ones.
She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Patterson; her children, Deanna (Jeffrey) Lucas, Debra (Adam) Holder, and Bryan Patterson; her grandchildren, Amanda (Brady) Johnson, Katlyn (Petie) Ashley, Aidan Holder, Abigail Holder, and Ashley Patterson; her great-grandchildren, Kolten Ashley, Maci Ashley, Noah Johnson, and Lily Johnson; her siblings, Gary (Patrick) Burns, Connie (Terry) Hawkins, and Bessie (Richard) Wampler; and her uncle, Jim Stewart. She is also fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Donna will be remembered as a loving great-grandma, grandma, mother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend whose warmth, humor, and kindness touched all who knew her.
Visitation at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. on Friday, August 15, from 10 a.m. until time of service 12 Noon. Burial Shepherd Hills Cemetery. The funeral will be live streamed Funeral Service Live Stream