Donna Lynn Gayden
Donna Gayden, 72, of Mount Calm, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Hillcrest Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Waco.
The funeral service will be held in the OakCrest Funeral Home chapel on Saturday, March 29th at 10am with Pastor Eddie Hayworth will be officiating.
Visitation will be on Friday, March 28th at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. in Waco from 6-8pm.
Burial will be at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery located off of I-35 near Robinson, Texas following the funeral service.
Donna was born on September 4, 1952 to Tommy and Dorothy Turnipseede.
She graduated from Waco High School in 1971.
She worked in the family business, Turnipseede Refrigeration Company, for 43 years. She also worked for Roy Beatty Cleaners in Bellmead doing alterations from her home.
Donna married the love of her life, Troy Alan Gayden, on October 8, 1994.
The couple attended many DPS officer Association conferences all over the State of Texas.
They later vacationed in a little Casita Camping Trailer, traveling to Colorado, New Mexico, Missouri, as well as many state parks in Texas. They also attended many Casita Trailer rallies in Texas.
Donna and her husband hunted, fished, and gardened together. They also took care of a small herd of cattle on the Turnipseede Ranch in Axtell. She enjoyed working with cattle and their calves.
Donna lost both of her brothers, Thomas Larry Turnipseede and James David Turnipseede.
Donna is survived by her husband, Troy Gayden; son, Tommy Barnett and his wife Delinda; granddaughter, Brittaney Beltran Bridges and her husband Brent; grandson, Gregory Beltran; stepson, Kyle Gayden and his wife Bridget; grandsons, Tyler and Anthony; stepdaughter, Casey Beck and her husband Ronny; and grandchildren, Brody and Harper.
Donna and Troy are members of Prairie Hill Baptist Church.
Debbie Warren (Sherman)
I was attending a memorial service at Oakcrest Funeral Home to remember those who had passed away in 2025 and services provided by Oakcrest. My dad was being remembered. There was a video showing pictures and I noticed Donna's picture. I am sorry I did not know at the time that she had passed away. Donna was also an alum of North Junior High School. My sympathy goes to her family. --Debbie Sherman
Cathy Jo Hill (Lawless)
Donna was one of the sweetest girl's ever. So nice and kind. I thought so highly of her and always felt good being around her. I send my love to her family.
James Weaver ('71 Richfield)
Donna was honestly dripping with honey. A precious human
Bob McGregor
I echo the thoughts of my classmates about this special person. God give her rest.