Donna Ellis Anselm Obituary
The world bids farewell to Donna Ellis Anselm of La Center, Kentucky, born in Paducah, Kentucky, departing on December 2, 2025 at the age of 74. Donna leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her former husband John C. Ellis, Jr.; her parents, Herman Englert and Mildred Johnson Englert; and her siblings, Cathy Jenks and Rodney Englert.
She is survived by: her husband Benny Anselm; her children, Shanna Durbin (Randy) of Benton and John C. Ellis, III (Ansley) of Paducah; her brothers, Randy Englert of Paducah, Roger Englert (Betty) of Paducah and Barry Englert (Melony) of Paducah; her grandchildren, Andrew Durbin of Paducah, Zach Durbin (Marlee) of Barlow, Alex Haas (Aaron) of Paducah and Madigan Ellis of Paducah; her great grandchildren, Riley Cate Haas, Shepard Haas and Ellis Durbin; and her brothers-in-law, David Jenks of Paducah and Matt Ellis (Jane) of Lexington, KY. She is also survived by four step-daughters, 11 step-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation was held on Saturday, December 6th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Lone Oak (3745 Old US Hwy 45 S, Paducah, KY 42003). A Mass was held on Saturday, December 6th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (6705 Old US Hwy 45 S, Paducah, KY 42003).
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Up & Running in honor of Donna's great-grandchildren, Riley Cate and Shepard, who have Spinal Muscular Atrophy. 395 Lov Flo Stat Rd W, Paducah, KY 42001 or <.
