Donna Durkee

Dec 29, 2024 at 07:00 am by Producer


Mrs. Donna Sue Durkee, age 78, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late Charles and Rose Justice Cooper. Mrs. Durkee was a graduate of Hillsboro High School and earned her bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. She went on to work at the employment office for the State of Tennessee for nearly 30 years.

Donna had a vibrant spirit and a passion for adventure that defined her life. She was an avid roller-skater for many years and loved exploring new places. Whether skiing the slopes of New Mexico, wandering through Portland’s stunning gardens, or standing in awe of Niagara Falls, Donna created cherished memories traveling the country with her son Rick. At home, she found joy in life’s simple pleasures, from peaceful walks through the neighborhood hand in hand with Randy to quiet moments on the front porch with Keith, feeding squirrels, spotting bumblebees, and waving to friendly neighbors.

Mrs. Durkee is survived by her sons, Rick Allen and his wife Jennifer Hill and Randy Allen; grandchildren, Gabriela Allen, Olivia Allen, Carina Allen, Taylor Allen, Jorden Allen, and Zayden Allen; brothers, John Cooper and his wife Charlotte and Joe Cooper and his wife Debbie; niece, Michele Hodges; and nephew, Danny Cooper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Durkee, and a brother, Gary Cooper.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

An online guestbook is available for the family at www.woodfinchapel.com. Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna (615) 459-3254

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