Donna West, 61, a resident of Athens, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at the family residence. She was a native of Missouri and had lived the past fifteen years in McMinn County. She was a member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Anthony G. Broyles and Ima June Clemens Broyles. She is survived by her husband of fourteen years, Patrick West of Athens; two sisters: Elaine Price and husband, Jesse of Phillipsburg, MO, and Carmen Melton and husband, Ricky of Gravitt, Arkansas; a niece she raised as a daughter, Krista Jenkins of Norman, OK; several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive; her fur kids: Barkley, Sunny, Dottie, Gracie, Bethovan and Callie. There will be a private family service held at a later date. The family suggests that flowers be omitted and that donations be made to the charity of your choice in Donna's name. Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. Pat and Diane Schwartz posted on 6/25/15 Patrick, our sincere condolences on your loss. Donna was one of the first people we met when we came to town 9 years ago and was extremely helpful in getting us oriented to the area. We have you and Donna in our prayers and dedicated our daily mass today for Donna. Come see us and call us if you need anything. Pat and Diane Schwartz Lisa Maxwell posted on 6/25/15 Patrick, We are so sorry for your loss. We loved Donna and her wonderful spirit for life. She could always make me smile. She will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Collins, Lisa and Nicolas Maxwell Beci Humphrey posted on 6/23/15 The entire staff of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home wishes to express our deepest sympathy to the West family.