Kathleen Donlin, 76, passed peacefully on January 31, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and unwavering devotion to family.

Born on June 21, 1949, in Gary, Indiana, Kathleen’s life journey eventually led her to Bradenton, Florida, where she built a home filled with laughter, stories, and deep connection. Wherever she lived, she carried with her a quiet strength, a generous heart, and a love that wrapped around everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Kathleen shared a lifelong bond and love with Luis Quinones Sr., She was the proud and devoted mother of Luis (TJ) Quinones Jr., her only child and the undeniable light of her life. To Kathleen, being a mother was her greatest calling, and she carried that love forward into every generation that followed.

She is survived by Luis Quinones Sr., Luis (TJ) Quinones Jr. (Monica Quinones) her grandchildren Damien Quinones(Gabriella Quinones), Mariah Lyons (Dalton Lyons); her treasured great-granddaughters Delilah Rose Lyons and Aria Rain Quinones; and multiple cherished nieces and nephews who held a special place in her heart.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Laverne Donlin; her father, Thomas Donlin Sr.; her brothers, Timothy Donlin Sr. and Thomas Donlin Jr.; and her sister, Ramona Donlin.

Kathleen’s greatest happiness came from time spent with her family. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with her whole heart—celebrating their milestones, listening to their stories, and loving them fiercely and without condition. Her presence was comforting, her love steady, and her devotion unforgettable.

Though she has left this world, Kathleen’s spirit lives on in the generations she nurtured, the memories she created, and the love she gave so freely. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered as the heart of her family—a woman whose love knew no limits and whose legacy will continue to shine through those she leaves behind.