Donna Ruth (Welch) Barton, 73, went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2013. Donna was born July 2, 1939 in Pawhuska, OK to Maggie and George Welch. Donna was a woman of many talents. She was a fantastic seamstress, gardener and mother to not only her three sons but to other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; her son, Reggie; brother, Russell Welch; and sister, Joyce Musgrove. Survivors include Chester Barton, her husband of 57 years; 2 sons, Tim Barton and wife Karen, and Tony Barton; sister, Ethel Key and husband Jesse; 2 grandchildren, Jennifer Stevenson and husband Jerome, and Justin Barton; 1 great-grandson, Parker Stevenson, the love of her life; as well as many, many nieces and nephews and other loving family members. Donna worked early in her career as a hairdresser and ended her career as a bookkeeper. She lived most of her life in the Bethany area. She loved working in her yard and her flower beds which were envied by all who saw them. Memorial service will be Tuesday, March 12, 10:00am at Mercer-Adams Chapel.
Memorial Service
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
10:00 AM Mercer-Adams Chapel
3925 N. Asbury
Bethany, OK 73008