JUNCTION CITY — Donna Kay Harden, 63, of Junction City, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, in her home.

Donna was born April 14, 1959, in Centralia, the daughter of Leroy and Elizabeth Mitchell. She married Michael Harden and they later divorced after 14 years of marriage.
Donna is survived by her three sons: Randy Mitchell, Shane Mitchell and significant other Emily Howell of Odin, Willie Harden and wife Christie of Centralia; grandchildren: Laynie Harden, Kayleigh Skibinski, Chandler Mitchell, and Jada Howell; two brothers: Warren Mitchell of Tennessee and Steve Mitchell of Patoka; two sisters: Elizabeth Mitchell of Patoka and Nancy Bell of Centralia; and several nieces and nephews.

Donna was preceded in death by her parent: Leroy and Elizabeth Mitchell; ex-husband: Michael Harden; and several siblings.

Donna was a strong-willed character with a spunky personality. She was a truck driver for over 10 years before she retired. She had a whole host of hobbies and interests. She loved gardening, camping, hunting, and fishing. She enjoyed working on cars and tinkering with just about anything, even when things weren’t necessary needing fixed. She had a spot in her heart for animals and would often care for the neighborhood strays. She is dearly loved by her family and will be missed.

Per Donna’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and a Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m.  Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the funeral home. In memory of Donna, the family would like for you to make donations to the Centralia Humane Society and they can be accepted by Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street in Centralia, IL 62801 618-532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Harden family.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting sutherlandfuneralhome.com or the Funeral Home’s Facebook page.