Ayla Michelle Hartman Donatto, age 24, passed away in Cookeville on Monday, September 20, 2021. 

 She was born February 25, 1997 to her mother, Crystal Lynn Nokes.  She worked as a Social Worker at Group Home for Girls.

 She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Susie Vandergriff. 

 She is survived by her daughter, Kayleaigha Michelle Donatto of Cookeville; step-son, Reese Porter Donatto of Crossville; mother, Crystal McCorkel of Indiana; adopted mother, Treva Hartman of Smithville; step-father, Lee McCorkel of Indiana; brothers, Willie Murphy of Smithville, Christopher Rue of Indiana, and TImothy Rue of Indiana; sister Katlyn Harn of Smithville; step-brother, Christopher McCorkel of Indiana; mother and father-in-law, Elizabeth Donatto-Clark and John Clark; husband, Logan Donatto of Cookeville. The family has chosen direct cremation. 

 A Memorial service was be held Friday September 24, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with the family officiating. 

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was  in charge of arrangements.