LaDonna J. Tackett

LaDonna J. Tackett, 93, of Andrews, passed away at 1:50 am Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her residence. LaDonna was born on April 14, 1933, in Delphos, OH, the daughter of John Cross and Ivy (Elston) Cross. She attended Huntington Township schools. LaDonna married the love of her life, Charles “Buster” E. Tackett, on February 2, 1952, in Floyd County, KY; he preceded her in death on May 29, 2005. LaDonna worked at many of the local factories throughout her life. After retirement, she cleaned and cared for the elderly. LaDonna was an avid Bingo player and loved going to the casinos. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her Daughter, Linda G. (Donald) Newsome of Andrews, IN; Ex-Son-in-law, Bill Berry of Huntington, IN; Brother, Donald (Rita) Cross of Huntington, IN; Sister, Wanda (John) Hare of Andrews, IN; Brother-In-Law, Frank Strange of Huntington, IN; Four Grandchildren, Peachi (John Boy) Helblig, Anita Newsome, Donnie Boy (Mona) Newsome, and Catina (Dave) Baker; Thirteen Great Grandchildren , Teri, Jessica, Chase, Caleb, Aaron, Brandon, Colt, Keylii, Trevin, Alyssa, Kyle, Alex, Dalton; Fourteen Great -Great Grandchildren, Mason, Wesley, Raelynn, Maislynn, Lova, Waylon, Isyabel, Exavier, Charlii Mae, Vyvian, Willow, Honesty, Kingston, Leilah. She is preceded in death by her Father, John Cross, Mother, Ivy Cross, Husband, Charles "Buster" Edward Tackett, Daughter, Valerie J. Berry, Sister, Molly Strange, Brother, Eldon Cross, Brother, Kenny Cross, Sister, Evelyn Baker, Sister, Olie Newsome, Sister, Clarabell Caley, Sister, Margie Harshman, and Sister, Marilyn Young. Visitation will be from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Friday, May 1, 2026, at Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, May 1, 2026, at Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary with Pastor Worlie Newsome Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Markle Cemetery in Markle. Preferred memorials to the Paradigm Health Hospice, in care of Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of LaDonna J. Tackett.

LaDonna J. Tackett

April 14, 1933 - April 28, 2026