She was born September 15, 1947 in Shelbyville, TN to the late Gladys Hatchett and J.T. Johnson. Donna retired from Olan Mills after 20 plus years of service also had over 20 years at Desoto/Royal. Donna was preceded in death by Robert Colbert, husband of 35 years. They loved gambling and traveling together. Donna also loved bowling, reading and working in her flower garden. Everyone knew she was a TN Vols fan.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brother, John Allen Johnson.
She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Tyson; granddaughter, Ashley Bratcher (Justin); 3 great-grandchildren, Hunter, Ella and William; half-sister, Renae Hand (Allen); half-sister, Cindy Vannatta (David) and half-brother, Howard Hatchett, Jr. (Phelisha).
Services will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, November 28, at the North Chapel in Hixson, TN. Visitation is from 10 -11 AM. Graveside service to follow.
Flowers / houseplants can be sent to 5401 TN – 153, Hixson, TN or donations made to Northgate Library, 278 Northgate Mall Drive #6906, Hixson, TN 37343, in Donna’s honor.
Please visit www.chattanooganorthchapel.com to share your memories of Donna.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
