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Donna L. Napier

5/30/1959 - 10/23/2026

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Obituary For Donna L. Napier

Donna L. Napier, 67, of Independence, Kentucky, passed away on October 23, 2026.

Donna was the beloved daughter of Lloyd and Jean (Sherill) Lewis. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, and friend whose greatest joy was found in the people she loved.

Donna was preceded in death by her mother, Jean Lewis, and her brother, Mike Lewis.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Terry Napier; son, Josh (Nicole) Napier; daughter, Amie Napier (Drew Scholl); father, Lloyd Lewis; grandchildren, Jayden, Lucas, Wyatt, and Declan Napier, Kyle (Hailey) Scholl, and Kaleb Scholl; and great-grandchildren, Weston and Victoria Scholl.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home, 11382 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051. The funeral service will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Independence Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ASPCA in Donna’s memory.

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  • 10/26/2026

    My deepest sympathy to Terry, Josh, Amy and their familles. Donna was one of sweetest people I've ever known and memories I have of her will live on.