Donna Lou Bland, 64, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Tommy Howell officiating. Burial followed in the Prosperity Cemetery.

Donna was born on March 13, 1959, in Lincoln County, Tennessee, to the late Donald Edward Flynt and Mary Lou Hayes Flynt. She worked as a registered nursed at Lincoln Medical Center and was a member of the Prosperity Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Donna loved working on her farm and caring for her animals. She enjoyed gardening and was a loving Maw to everyone.

Survivors include her husband of 27 years, David Bland; children, Ritchie Sullivan (special friend, Jen Sicona), John (Janice) Bland, and Rysie Sullivan (fiancé, Bradley Massey); grandson, Jordan Massey; stepsons, Kevin Kent, and Brad (Jennifer) Sullivan; numerous step-grandchildren; sister, Debbie Flynt Norwood; and brother, Eddie (Jackie) Flynt. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by an infant son, Jackie Sullivan; and brother, Ronnie Flynt.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Donna Lou Bland.