Donna Lyn McClung

Donna McClung, age 71, of Lexington passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023. Donna Lyn Lemons was born on October 28, 1952 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Don Eldon and Lois Laverne "Babe" (Maples) Lemons. She was raised in the Ardmore area and attended school in Healdton, graduating with the Bulldog Class of 1970. Immediately after graduating high school, she decided she wanted to further her education. She attended the University of Oklahoma, where she obtained a Master's in Human Relations with a Professional Psychology Specialty. Donna worked for various mental health agencies before stepping into the role of Executive Director at McClain-Garvin County Youth & Family Services. She was passionate about her work and truly dedicated her life to helping others. In 1980, Donna was introduced to a young man named, Charlie McClung. The two fell in love and were married on June 3, 1995 at Leonard Park in Gainesville, TX. Donna and Charlie enjoyed cheering for OU football and OU women's softball teams. Their favorite hobby was fishing for Crappie in their pontoon boat usually at Lake R.C. Longmire east of Paul's Valley, OK. They caught thousands of Crappie and hosted many a fish fry where they generously shared with co-workers, family and friends. Donna was also an avid reader and loved Netflix. She was very intelligent and intuitive. Donna had a superpower...She listened to and respected others, and she had a way of making people feel loved and valued. She truly was one of a kind. Donna was an exceptional bonus mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a life long friend. She will be dearly missed! She was preceded in death by: her parents, Don Lemons and Lois "Babe" Bingman; step-father, George Bingman; and husband, Charlie McClung. Donna is survived by: her children, Wendell McClung and wife Patti of Nixa, MO, Tammy Dobry and husband Brian of Norman, and Jeff McClung of Norman; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister from a different mother, Gay Speake, and a host of other family and friends. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Fairfax Hospital and staff, Lexington Nursing Home, and Loving Care Hospice for the exceptional love and care given. A memorial service will be held at a later date. www.wilsonlittle.com In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice in Donna's memory.

Donna Lyn McClung

October 28, 1952 - November 26, 2023