Donna Louise Long entered into eternal rest on October 11, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on March 17, 1945, in Joplin, Missouri, to the late Don and Bonnie (Wallace) Lawson.
Donna is survived by her children:
David Merrill and wife Laurie Merrill, and their children Johanna Merrill, Heather Burk and husband Dylan Burk, and Christyan Burris and spouse Kylee Hawley;
The late Anita Allen, who passed away in 2020; and her children Stephanie Cooper and Jacob Allen;
Terry Merrill, and his children Terry Kelley and Alyssa Kelley;
Robert Merrill, and his children Nicole Rainbolt and husband Bobby Rainbolt, Jordan Teter and husband Jacob Teter, Aaron Merrill, Zachary Gonzalez, and Peyton Merrill.
Brother, Randy Lawson and brother in law, Frank Mefford
Donna was also blessed with twenty great-grandchildren, who brought her immense joy and love throughout her life.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Moore Southlawn Chapel, 9350 East 51st Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Graveside services will take place at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Donna will be remembered for her caring heart and her devotion to her family.