Donna Rudesill,75, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away at 10:35 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center. Donna was born on August 9, 1949 in Berea, Kentucky, to the late Robert Carl Early and Edna Marie (Hoskins) Early. Donna attended the New Life Apostolic Tabernacle Church. She retired from Inland Marine Services, where she was a secretary for many years.
Donna enjoyed crocheting, decorating, camping with family, and liked to have everything organized. She was an avid fan of soap operas and enjoyed staying up-to-date with them.
Survivors include husband, Gary Rudesill, three daughters, Tammy (Joe) Liebenrood, Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Kelli Jackson, Bardwell, Kentucky, Kimberly Newlon (Justin Mathis), Paducah, Kentucky; one sister, Jill Gualtney, Utah; three brothers, John (Judy) Early, Golden, Colorado, Mike Early, Tupock, Arizona, Sherman (Melinda) Early, Alta Loma, California; five grandchildren, Alex Liebenrood, Sydney(Steven) Lang, Abbi (Thomas Bishop) Beggs, Madison Newlon, Spencer Beggs; three great-grandchildren, Landry Lang, Remi Lang, Jaimeson Swindler and several nieces and nephews.
Donna was preceded in death by a grandson, Dylan Clark; brother, Robert Patrick “Pat” Early; and her parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Johnny Draffen and Rev. Larry Rudesill officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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