Donna Lou Hayes Palmer, age 74, of Harriman passed away Tuesday evening, March 17, 2026 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.  She was born October 5, 1951 in Jenkins, Kentucky. Donna attended Liberty Baptist Church whenever her health permitted and enjoyed gospel music, reading and watching television. She also loved being around people and making them feel special.  Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Palmer; parents, George & Melba Hayes.

 

SURVIVORS

 

Sister          Debbie Lamb & husband, Ernie of Oliver Springs

 

Brother       Chris Hayes & wife, Lisa of Knoxville

 

Nephews    Kevin Lamb & wife, Erin of Knoxville

                   Adam Lamb & wife, Shalane of Chickamauga, GA

 

Several extended family members and many dear friends

 

The family will receive friends 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Sunday, March 22, 2026, at New Life Church of The Nazarene, located at 200 Lafayette Drive, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.  Funeral service will follow the visitation at 4:00 pm, with Rev. Randy Griffis and Rev. Keith Robinson officiating. Interment will be held 11:00 am, Monday, March 23, 2026, at Anderson Memorial Gardens. Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net.  Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of arrangements.