Donna Denise Phillips

Donna Denise (Sandlin) Phillips, 57, of Lafayette, IN, passed away 6:56 am Saturday March 7, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent – Carmel. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 18, 1968, the daughter of Donald Ray and Vada Lee (Sumner) Sandlin. On July 6, 2024, she married Erik Phillips, and he survives.

Donna was a 1986 graduate of Carroll High School. She earned a degree in Beautician and formerly worked as a hairdresser. She also worked at Chrysler automotive for 11 years. Donna was a good soul who was very social with people and never knew a stranger. She took great care of her family and pets, especially her dog Gigi and her cat named Cupcake. Her favorite hobbies were shopping and singing karaoke. She was a member of A & D Biker Ministries in Lafayette, IN, where she sang on the worship team.

In addition to her husband Erik, she is survived by her children, Holden Donald Ewing Karnes, Mason Gregory Karnes; parents, Donald and Vada Sandlin; sister, Millie (Shawn) Barnard; stepchildren, Corianne Noelle Phillips, Benjamin Allen Scott-Phillips; nieces, Shalyn Rayne Barnard, Raylee Ann Barnard; father and mother-in-law, Tim and Nancy Phillips; brother-in-law, Mark (Bonnie) Phillips.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Ray Sandlin Jr.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10 am to Noon Saturday March 14, 2026, at Stout & Son Funeral Home – Neptune Chapel, 44 Michigan Street, Burlington, IN 46915. A funeral service celebrating Donna’s life will begin Noon on Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Lawn Cemetery in Flora. Contributions may be made in Donna’s name to Stout & Son Funeral Home to assist with final expenses. A link will be available on Donna’s obituary page to contribute online directly toward the expenses. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.

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