Holiday - Donna Whitaker , age 67, passed away April 26, 2024, at Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of New Port Richey. She was born on May 9, 1956, in Lakes Wales, FL. She was a waitress at Golden Corral. She enjoyed arranging flowers, fishing, and dancing. She was preceded in death by her father Lawerence Deese Jr., sisters Delores McCall & Gloria Deese, niece Rebecca McCall and nephews Zack Zeigler & Nicholas Loisel. She is survived by a loving family that includes her son Jason Harrison, mother Velma Deese, sisters Carolyn Lavelle, Brenda Loisel & Shelba Deese, brother Lawerence Deese III. and many nieces & nephews. Family will receive friends Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com