Longtime Blanket Resident Donna Isham Dies at 85

Funeral services scheduled for Monday, April 20th at Blanket First Baptist Church

Apr. 18, 2026 at 9:10am

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An impressionistic, out-of-focus photograph of a small-town church steeple surrounded by trees, conveying a sense of warmth, nostalgia, and community.The Blanket First Baptist Church, where the community will gather to remember the life of longtime resident Donna Isham.Abilene Today

Donna Isham, an 85-year-old resident of Blanket, Texas, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Hendrick Hospice Care in Abilene. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 20th at the Blanket First Baptist Church, followed by burial in the Blanket Cemetery.

Why it matters

Donna Isham was a longtime pillar of the Blanket community, having lived there for decades. Her passing marks the end of an era for many local residents who knew her well.

The details

Funeral arrangements for Donna Isham include a visitation on Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Heartland Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 PM on Monday at the Blanket First Baptist Church. Burial will take place immediately after the service at the Blanket Cemetery, under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home.

  • Donna Isham passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
  • Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM.
  • Visitation will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

The players

Donna Isham

An 85-year-old longtime resident of Blanket, Texas who passed away on April 16, 2026.

Heartland Funeral Home

The funeral home handling the arrangements for Donna Isham's services.

Blanket First Baptist Church

The church where Donna Isham's funeral service will be held on April 20, 2026.

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The takeaway

The passing of Donna Isham, a beloved member of the Blanket community for decades, marks the end of an era for many local residents who will gather to remember her life and legacy at the upcoming funeral services.