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.

Instead of flowers, donations to Prairie Hill Baptist Church, PO Box 40 Prairie Hill, TX 76678 would be very appreciated.