Kathy Donaldson was born on July 5, 1953, the daughter of Mildred Jacqueline Thomas Alexander Brasher and the late Farris Robert Alexander. On April 29, 1972, she was united in marriage to Terry Martin Donaldson, who preceded her in death on July 14, 2015. Kathy departed this life on July 14, 2017, at the age of 64 years and 9 days.
Kathy lived in McNairy County and Hardin County most of her life. She was the owner of EcoTan Tanning Salon and Kathy's Kennels. Kathy attended First Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tennessee. She enjoyed painting, arranging flowers, and cooking, and loved her grandchildren and all animals.
In addition to her mother, Kathy is survived by her daughter, Stephanie McCullough and husband Bobby of Morris Chapel, Tennessee; a son, Stacy Donaldson of Adamsville, Tennessee; sisters, Kay Cooksey and Barbara Shelby, both of Morris Chapel, Tennessee; and a grandchild, Lily McCullough.