Donna Lou Patterson

Donna Lou Patterson, age 63, of Red Wing, died Thursday, May 28, 2026 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born March 25, 1963 in Knoxville, TN to Cecil and Clara Mae Patterson. After graduating high school she traveled the country exploring all it had to offer. Eventually she ended up in Minneapolis and later in Red Wing, MN. Donna enjoyed playing Bingo, sewing and baking. She was famous for her peanut butter cookies and red velvet cake. She enjoyed her morning coffee, and Tennessee Orange. She could be found wearing flip-flopss regardless of the weather, and always out searching for a deal while garage saling and thrifting. More than anything she took great pride in caring for her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Timothy, Laura, Jessica, Harley-Ann, Glenda and Patrick; grandchildren, Haylie, Tatiana, Leia, TJ (Bubba), Winona, Sean Paul, Rueben, Isaiah (Bitty), Evelyn, Paisley, Tabdoka, Vivian, Parker, Chayton, JoLeigh, Nova, Jaylan (Peanut), Nathan, Damon, Audrey, Caine, Willow, and Dyreese.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clara Mae and Cecil; son, Kevin Raymond; and best friends, Diana and Mike Raley