Gladys Lois Donohue

Gladys Lois Donohue, 74, of Marion, KY passed away October 29, 2025 peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving and caring family, as well as Jesus.

She was the best ‘Mammy’ to her precious Grandchildren and loved spending time with them. Her two Granddaughters live in South Dakota, but she enjoyed chats with them any time she could talk with them. She loved them dearly.

She loved having her Starbucks coffee dates with her daughter, Christina and Granddaughter, Lourdes-Love, while enjoying donuts, shopping of course, and just spending quality time together.

Queenie Lourdes-Love was the sparkle and glitter in Mammy’s life. Queenie always enjoyed her morning coffee and chat times with her Mammy. Queenie blessed her Mammy with joy everyday.

Any time Mammy could spend time with her Grandbabies, that certainly made her the happiest and filled her heart with love.

Gladys loved ministering through music ministry with her daughter Christina, as well as, ministering online alongside her daughter as well. They spent time praying and helping others, and encouraging them, while sharing Jesus.

Gladys loved her son Daniel, more than words can describe and couldn’t wait to hear from him daily. He would call her every evening just to chat, talk about life and spend that quality time together. She was so proud of him. Those phone calls made her smile and filled her heart with immense joy.

Survivors include her children, Daniel Lee (Vickey) Miller of Rapid City, S.D. and Christina Donahue of Marion, KY; bothers, Arthur Ray Kinnis and Barney John Kinnis; grandchildren, Cayden Joseph Lee Coria, Lourdes-Love Augusta Lee Donohue, Morgan Lee Miller and Rylee Lane Miller; great grandchildren, Maverick Townsend and Cruise Barnum; loving best friend of 43 years, Lois Blankenship and loving niece, Rhonda Harris.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Lee Donohue; parents, Thomas Liner and Mattie Augusta Kinnis; 6 brothers and 3 sisters.

‘Sending a special heartfelt ‘thank you’, to her only amazing Grandson, Cayden, for being one of the greatest joys and blessings of her and Papa’s lives. When Cayden played those black and white piano keys and sang, he brought tears to their eyes and made their hearts smile. Cayden brought an unconditional love and joy to them both, every day, and he did so, just when they needed that the most…Forever loved.’

Services are scheduled for 2 PM Saturday November 1, 2025 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY. Friends may call from 1 PM until service time Saturday at the funeral home.