Donna Jean Bryant Patterson, 73, of Ardmore, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at her home surrounded by family and friends. Donna was born August 5, 1952. She was a dairy farmer her entire adult life and loved her farm and cows.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents TL and Nellie Ann Bryant; grandparents Elie and Ruby Bryant and Baugh and Zelia Magnusson; brother Tim Bryant; sister Rita Owens.
She was married 55 years to John Dale Patterson, who survives. Also surviving are daughters Stephanie Patterson and Nikki (Bill) Reuter; grandsons Eli and Noah Reuter; brother Aaron (Nancy) Bryant; Uncle Azie Lee (Martha) Magnusson; aunt Carolyne Bryant; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The family invites you to visit with them for moments of remembrance at her home on Sunday, April 26, any time between the hours of 1:00pm and 3:30pm. We welcome your stories, memories, and copies of any photos that you would like to share.
Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for Donna Jean Bryant Patterson.
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