Donna Lane Carver-Gay

Donna Lane Carver-Gay, age 83, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at her home. She was born on October 14, 1943 to the late John Henry Griggs and Sammie Galloway Griggs. Donna attended Friendship #3 Baptist Church for many years. She worked at the Fannin County Library for 10 years and previously spent many years at Levi Strauss. She enjoyed gardening and her yard. She loved to sew, crochet, and crossword puzzles. Most of all, she cared for her family greatly, and treasured her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Greg Griggs; niece, Heather Holloway; and son-in-law, Spencer Kitchens.

She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Chris Gay; children and their spouses, Barry and Shannon Carver, Stephanie Kitchens, Shawn and Becky Carver, and John Hayden Gay; grandchildren, Stephen and Andrea Carver, Zoë Clark, Whitley and Andrew McDaris, Zach and Erin Carver, and Brady and Kelsey Carver; great-grandchildren, Jace Carver, Charleigh Carver, Olivia Carver, Drew McDaris, Gracie McDaris, Brant Carver, Mack Carver, Ian Carver, Jett Carver, and Tate Carver; brother, James Griggs; sister and brother-in-law, Pam and Hal Medlin; special cousin, Dyann Farmer and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM from the Akins-Cobb Blue Ridge Chapel with Dr. Tom Jordan officiating. Music will be provided by Hal Medlin. Interment will be held in the Friendship #3 Baptist Church Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fannin County Public Library.

Condolences may be left for the family online at www.akinscobb.com.

Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge is in charge of the arrangements.