Donna Joyce Holbrook 73, of Flatwoods, went to be with her Lord Saturday, January 6, 2024, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington.
Donna was born July 15, 1950, in Johnson County, Kentucky to the late Charles Wilson Holbrook Jr. and Dorothy Irene Adams Holbrook.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by twin sisters, Alisa and Teresa Holbrook, and a brother-in-law Richard Johnson.
Donna was a graduate of Morehead State University studying pre-law and photography; Ashland Community College with her RN, Bellarmine University with a Bachelor in Nursing, and Ohio University Southern Campus with a Nurse Practioner Degree. Donna enjoyed furthering her education and was a lifelong learner. Donna served as faculty for nursing students and played a key role in establishing a pulmonary rehabilitation program locally. After she obtained her Nurse Practioner degree, she served cardiac and pulmonary patients for many years alongside Michael Ehrie, MD, and Angela Lewis, DO. Donna was a constant teacher to her fellow healthcare members, teaching new employees, seminars, lectures, and students. Donna was a mentor and leader regarding pulmonary healthcare and was very instrumental in establishing pulmonary rehab guidelines and policies at the governing level to better serve pulmonary patients. Her teaching, mentoring, and leading stemmed from her love for her Lord, Jesus. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Flatwoods.
She leaves behind one brother, Bob Holbrook (Dawn)of Howe, Indiana, and four sisters: Charlotte Runyon (Bill) of Albany, GA, Deborah Holbrook Johnson of Oak Hill, Ohio, Barbara Rigsby (Donnie) of Westwood, Betty Johnson (Ronald) of Flatwoods; she also leaves behind several nieces and nephews along with a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 11 AM at First Baptist Church of Flatwoods by Pastor Jim Nichols and Bro. Dave Daniels. Burial will follow in Williams Family Cemetery in Johnson County, Kentucky. Visitation will be Wednesday evening, from 6-8 PM at Caniff Funeral Home and one hour before services Thursday at the church.
Online condolences may be left at canifffuneralhome.com
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