Donna Sue Houston Barman passed away February 7, 2011, in Plano, Texas. She was a long time resident of Plano. Donna was born to Philip Clay and Marie Houston on October 2, 1935, in Frisco, Oklahoma. She attended primary school in Eunice, New Mexico, elementary school in Imperial, Texas, junior high and high school in Andrews, Texas. She was a member of the Andrews High School Band and was a cheerleader. Donna married Robert R. Barman in Snyder, Texas, in the summer of 1955. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Plano, Texas. Donna was involved with the Special Olympics, where she was a member of the State Board of Directors, and State Family Committee for many years. She started and was the Chairperson for the Area 10 Family Committee. Donna was the Area 10 ALP's Facilitor since its inception. She was on the SMT Committee (Sports Management Team), Certified Coach for Plano's Swim & Triathlon Team. In 1988, her family received the Family of The Year award and in 2000, her son, Myles was named Athlete of the Year. Donna attended the World, National, and State Games. She always showed support for Myles and all of the athletes. She was a very PROUD Parent and an Awesome Volunteer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Marie Houston, and her husband, Robert R. Barman. She is survived by her children, Robert Brent Barman of Austin, Texas, and Philip Myles Barman of Plano, Texas; her brothers Philip C. Houston, Jr. of El Campo, Texas and David Lynn Houston of Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 11, 2011 at Christ United Methodist Church, 3101 Coit Road, Plano, Texas 75093, with Rev. Bart Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Thursday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m., at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013. Memorials may be made to the Plano Special Olympics 2306 Lawndale Place, Plano, Texas 75023.