Donna Lynn Eckert, age 62, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 at her home in Bartow. Born January 6, 1954 in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late Henry F. Eckert, Sr. and Lorraine Cribbs Eckert. She was an accounts clerk with Watkins Motor Lines of Lakeland for over twenty years. Mrs. Eckert was a very proud, loving and giving person. Along with her parents, Donna is preceded in death by her sister Judy Eckert. She is survived by a loving family that includes her brother Hank Eckert, nephew Josh Eckert, niece Amanda Combs, great niece Madison Eckert, two great nephews Trey & Brannon Picha all of Bartow. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 6pm to 8pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 8, 2016 at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Interment follow at Bartow Wildwood Cemetery.