Donna Ann

Proctor

When one of the Lord’s precious souls returns home, the loss ripples through the family, friends, and community whose lives they touched. On October 24, 2026, Donna Ann Lane Proctor, 87, of Amarillo, TX, returned home surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Donna was born on June 13, 1939, to Boyd and Iona (Lyles) Lane on the family home stead.

Donna graduated from Turkey High School in 1957, where she served as President of The Future Homemakers of America (FHA) for 3 years. With her sheer determination and farm-strong work ethic, she went on to San Jacinto Beauty School in Amarillo, TX, where she earned her cosmetology license in 1958.

Serving others always came naturally to Donna. Her home was a gathering place for all who found comfort in her care. She loved making sure everyone around her was well-fed. She became known for her breakfast chocolate syrup, chocolate crackers, and homemade pies. If you knew her, maybe it was because you sat in her chair for a tight perm or a simple trim. Maybe you met her at the voting booth, where she helped run elections in the Southlawn area. It’s entirely possible she babysat you and pierced the air with your name after you slammed her door one too many times. Maybe she ironed or mended your clothes, made your Halloween costume, Easter dress, prom dress, or reupholstered your car/boat.

Donna’s love was woven into the everyday moments of life – the meals she prepared, the clothes she made, the children she cared for, and the home she created. Her greatest legacy may be the love she gave so freely and the lasting impact she had on everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Donna is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, William E. Proctor; sons, Bradley Kent Proctor and Craig Proctor (wife Melinda); daughter, Rhonda Ollinger; nephews, Jason Judd and Brian Judd (wife Angela); grandchildren, Erica Benamaburg (husband Pablo), Justin Hay, Jessika Trevizo (husband Carlos), Chancee Proctor, DeMera Ollinger (partner Mark), Shelby Ollinger, and Holly Copeland (husband Alex); 10 great-grandchildren, Autumn, Trevor, Donavon, Olivia, Jordyn, Lucas, Justin Jr., Kaitlynn, Brooke, and Everett; brother, Boyd Kenneth Lane (wife Jo); and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Boyd and Iona Lane; sister, Jeanette Judd; and brother, Perry Lane.

Graveside services will be held at Dreamland Cemetery in Turkey, TX, on November 21st, 2026, at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Dreamland Cemetery or The Bob Wills Foundation. Checks or Money Orders may be mailed to City of Turkey, PO Box 415, Turkey, TX 79261, made payable to either Dreamland Cemetery or The Bob Wills Foundation with “In Memory of Donna Proctor” written on the memo line.