November 23, 1940 – November 7, 2026
Donna J. Holtsclaw, 85, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Stonebridge Health Campus.
She was born on Nov. 23, 1940, in Pueblo, CO, to Ernie and Evelyn Gentry. Donna married Lexie Holtsclaw Sr. on Feb. 14, 1959, at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church in Bedford, and he preceded her in death.Â
Donna was a devoted member of Mt. Pleasant Christian Church, where she and her beloved husband, Lex, shared a strong faith and commitment to their church family. Their love for one another was a special part of her life, and even in her final days, she often spoke of how ready she was to be reunited with him.
A true farm girl at heart, she was a strong, hardworking woman with a tough spirit and, at times, a stubborn streak that those who knew and loved her will remember fondly. Above all, she loved her family dearly. Her love for her family and her faith will live on through the generations she leaves behind.
Survivors include three sons, Scott Holtsclaw and wife Tracy of Bedford, Lexie Holtsclaw Jr. and wife Tammy of Bedford and Tom Harrell and wife Beth of Bedford; grandchildren, Brooke (Chad) Teague, Brittany (Shile) Anderson, Blair (Anthony) Taylor, Courtney (Evan) Blackwell, Kennedy (Jacob) LaFree, Josh (Caroline) Harrell, Aaron (Mandy) Harrell; great-grandchildren, Hadley, Campbell and Crete Teague, Zane (Zoii) and Nadia Anderson, Remington, Hensley and Mac Taylor, Emrie and Emmitt Blackwell, Palmer and Peyton LaFree, Rosemary, Jay and Rhett Harrell; and one great-great-grandchild, Koe Anderson.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Debra Lynn Holtsclaw; one daughter-in-law, Polly (Wagoner) Holtsclaw; and two sisters, Beverly Colyer and Janice Gentry.
A celebration of Donna’s life will be on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church at 1:00 p.m., friends and family are welcome from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. at the church.
Condolences may be made at www.cresthavenfh.com.
