Donna L. Reed, 65, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023. She was born July 21, 1958 in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Leonard and Mary (Kidney) Whittington.

Donna attended Topeka Public Schools. She was employed by Karen Hawks Day Care.

Donna married Paul G. Reed on June 16, 1984 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include step children, Jeremy, Brandon and Kayla, seven step-grandchildren, her siblings, Sharon (Raymond) Burrell, Linda (Randy) Ridgway, Betty (Danny) Carlson, Wanda (Stephen) Thompson, Lonnie Whittington, Anna Brown, and several nieces and nephews.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Karen Hawks.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Memorial Park Cemetery. Donna will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Donna L. Reed Memorial Fund c/o Envista Credit Union, 3321 SE 28th Terrace, Topeka, Kansas 66605.

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