Donna Jo Washburn, 88, of Noland passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at her home.

She was born, July 6, 1937 in the Noland community to the late Noah Earl and Melvie Stringer Lemmons. She was a retired teacher, farmer, and member of the Noland Church of Christ.

Donna was united in marriage to Jack Washburn on September 22, 1956 and they enjoyed 60 years of marriage before Jack’s passing in 2017.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Melvie Lemmons; husband, Jack Washburn; and sister, Bonnie Osthoff.

Donna is survived by three sons, Noah (Lisa) Washburn of Columbia, Missouri, John (Kim) Washburn of Black Rock, and Joe (Amanda) Washburn of Pocahontas; five grandchildren, Abigail (Brad) Winkleman, Noah Jr (Meagan) Washburn, John Taylor (Mackenzie) Washburn, Allie Washburn, and Jake (Tori Ward) Washburn; brother, Bill (Beverly) Lemmons of Pocahontas; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be Friday, March 6, 2026 at 2 PM at Noland Church of Christ with Joshua Dement officiating. Burial will follow in Lemmons Cemetery under direction of McNabb Funeral Home.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Noah Washburn Jr, John Taylor Washburn, Jake Washburn, Rusty Amos, and Johnny Palmer.

Honorary Pallbearers are Roger Osthoff, Chris Osthoff, Peyton Amos, and John Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, Donna would like for you do something with your family.