Share
Let the family know you care by sharing this tribute.
Mrs. Donna Sue Baranik was born on June 9th, 1956 in Burlington, North Carolina to Roberta Fields Williams and the late William Melford Williams, Sr. She was a member of Cornerstone Full Gospel Church in Columbus, Georgia. Mrs. Donna always had a love and passion for music. Not only was she blessed with a lovely voice that she used to sing in church and on television, she was also gifted with the ability to play the piano, organ, guitar, and banjo. Her favorite singer was Doug Stone. She was an avid reader of her Bible and enjoyed writing gospel songs. When Mrs. Donna wasn’t at church, she could be found completing puzzles, crocheting, or cooking. Some of her most famous and desired dishes were her fried chicken and hobo burgers. Mrs. Donna worked as an insurance agent for 20 years before her health declined.
Donna Sue Baranik, 62, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Columbus Hospice. She is preceded in death by her father; half-sister, Silver Dean; and half-brother, Eddie Keith.
Survivors include her husband, William Baranik; mother, Roberta Keith of Phenix City, AL; children, Joseph Martel, Stephen Martel, and Michael Martel, all of Columbus, GA; nine wonderful grandchildren, Jacob, Kirsten, Bailey, Joseph II, Daniel, Angel, Christina, Michael II, and Hailey; three great-grandchildren, Nevaeh, Noah, and Carter; nine siblings, Danny Williams, Johnny Williams, Lonnie Williams, Paul Williams, Darlene Butts, Richard Williams, William Williams, Jr., Kenny Williams, and Florene Williams; three fur babies, Fat Cat, Tabby, and Chico; and many extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, January 24th, 2019 at Cornerstone Full Gospel Church, 2517 2nd Avenue, Columbus, GA 31904.
The Baranik Family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 7500 Veterans Parkway, Suite A, Columbus, GA 31909, 706-577-0055, www.georgiacremation.com. The family invites you to leave a condolence or share a fond memory of Mrs. Donna below.
DC says
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort the family and wipe all tears from your eyes during this time of sorrow. Revelation 21:3,4
Kim Rowell says
We are so very sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Nancy Jean Warren Joers says
Prayers are with the family as they go through the sorrow of losing a beloved member of the family. The Lord be with and beside you.
Nancy Jean Warren Joers
Richard & Bessie says
We will forever miss you Donna ,But We know your flying high with your ANGEL WINGS no more pain you will have to bare you are now home with our loving Father we love you and may you FOREVER R.I.P.
MARTHA WALKER says
She was a person that always left you with a fond feeling. She wanted to please and ready to help others. We have very treasured memories of our time around her. Heaven was made sweeter by her going home. May Donna Rest in Jesus, Kenneth and Martha Walker
Victoria Ferguson says
Rest in Peace Aunt Donna. You will be greatly missed. You always were telling jokes and making people laugh along with your own contagious laugh. You were always a wonderful aunt and I will forever be grateful for you and your hobo burger recipe 😊 We love you. See you later.
Ken Williams Sr says
I will miss you my sister. Everyone that knew you knew of your faith, love of music and your determination. What ever you wanted, you always found a way to get it. Will see you soon…
Marie says
Donna, you were a good grandmother to both our grandaughter, Hailey, and good to Hailey’s mom, my daughter Rachel. I am glad I got to know you over the years and I enjoyed the visits we had together. I will carry on the grandmother love for you to Hailey, and be there for Mike. I will miss the talks about our Hailey and kids.
Joan (Williams) Gilliam says
Donna Sue ,mama loved you so much and will miss you more than you know.But you are in a better place now,no more pain and sorrow.Will miss talking to you all the time and coming down there to see you. LOVE YOU