Donna Ruth Lillie

Donna Lillie, age 79, of Bon Aqua, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026.

Born on October 6th, 1946, Donna lived a life filled with faith, kindness, generosity, and laughter. She was a faithful wife and mother and she found great strength in her faith and relationship with Jesus Christ.

Surrounded by the beauty of the cattle ranch, Donna enjoyed living on her family’s 167 acre farm with her son, daughter-in-love, and their 7 children, spouses, and grandies. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren grow in the Lord.

A devoted servant of Jesus Christ, she faithfully proclaimed the “Good News” and encouraged others to be prepared for His return.

Donna will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her caring heart, and the love she shared with her family. Everyone who knew her will cherish the memories she leaves behind and find comfort in knowing that her legacy of faith and love will continue through all who knew her.

Survived by:

Son & Daughter-in-love:

   Scot & Kathleen Gilmore

Brothers & Sisters:

   Roger, Dennis, Kathie, Carolyn,

   Mark, Angie, Belinda, William,

   Theresa, Lora, & Dwayne

Grandchildren:

   Dustan, Samuel, Jessica, Joy,

   Luke, Beau, & Thaddeus

Great Grandchildren:

   Jasmine, Amaya, Zipporah, Malachi,

   Jaxel, Kaylani, Temperance, Samson, & Yara

Preceded in death by:

Parents: Charles and Faye Ross

Husband: James Lillie

Grandson: Aaron

Brothers & Sisters: Gene, Naomi, Brenda, Joyce, Dwight, & Crystal.

Arrangements entrusted to Spann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, located in Dickson, Tennessee.

Spann Funeral Home serves families throughout Dickson County including Dickson, Charlotte, Burns, White Bluff, Fairview, Bon Aqua, Lyles, and Cumberland Furnace, as well as other surrounding Middle Tennessee communities.