Donna Murphy English

Donna Murphy English, 62, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023.

Donna was born March 6, 1961 in Orlando, Florida. She is preceded in death by her father, Jess James; her sister, Pamela Sherlin Collins; and her loving husband of 25 years, Garrett (Garry) Sinclair English.

Donna wore many different hats in her life: waitress, accountant, entrepreneur, quilter; however she will be remembered most as a loving daughter, grandmother, and the best mama ever to her two daughters.

Survivors include her mother, Pearl Patricia Catherine Murphy; her two brothers, Pete Murphy and Russell Smith; her daughter, Rebecca James Kyle and husband Patrick Kyle, daughter, Miranda Desiree Murphy; and her beloved grandchildren, Amara and James Kyle.

Anyone who knew Donna knew how much she loved to read. To honor this legacy, memorials may be made to Ferst Reader https://www.ferstreaders.org/ and Room To Read https://www.roomtoread.org/.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the English family.