Donna Jean Colbert
Donna Jean Colbert, 76, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Memorial Hospital with her daughter and granddaughter by her side.
She was born on Sept. 15, 1947, in Shelbyville, Tn., to the late Gladys Hatchett and J.T. Johnson. Donna retired from Olan Mills after 20 plus years of service, and also had over 20 years at Desoto/Royal. Donna was preceded in death by Robert Colbert, husband of 35 years. They loved gambling and traveling together. Donna also loved bowling, reading and working in her flower garden. Everyone knew she was a TN Vols fan.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brother, John Allen Johnson.
She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Tyson; granddaughter, Ashley Bratcher (Justin); 3 great-grandchildren, Hunter, Ella and William; half-sister, Renae Hand (Allen); half-sister, Cindy Vannatta (David) and half-brother, Howard Hatchett, Jr. (Phelisha).
Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the North Chapel in Hixson. Visitation is from 10-11 a.m. Graveside service will follow.
Flowers / house plants can be sent to 5401 TN – 153, Hixson, Tn., or donations made to Northgate Library, 278 Northgate Mall Drive #6906, Hixson, Tn. 37343, in Donna’s honor.
Please visit www.chattanooganorthchapel.com to share your memories of Donna.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tn. 37343.