Donna Garst, 84, of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Sunrise Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Donna was born on April 23, 1933 in Sangamon County the daughter of Loren and Gladys Rouland Eldridge.  She married Russell Harris; they later divorced; she then married Jack Baggerly; they later divorced; she married Henry Garst; they later divorced.

She worked for Dickey-John Corporation for over 30 years.  If you couldn’t find Donna at home you could find her at her favorite place, Rubys Cafe. She enjoyed garage sales and antique shopping.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Jeff Baggerly; and two sisters.

She is survived by three sons, Robin (Jody) Baggerly of Glenarm, Larry (Kim) Baggerly of Springfield and Ronnie Harris of Springfield; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one brother, Bruce Eldridge of Virden; one sister, Shirley DeFrates of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Jesus is the Gate Church, 10213 Palm Rd., Glenarm, IL 62536 with Pastor Steve Miller officiating.

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