Metro Mother Honored For Saving Four Lives After Her Death

<p>A metro mom who died while saving her children from a burning apartment was honored Friday.</p>

Saturday, September 24th 2016, 11:45 am

By: News 9


A metro mom who died while saving her children from a burning apartment was honored Friday.

Donna Burrell saved two infants from the fire.

9/15/16 Related Story: Family Speaks Out After Mother, Son Die In NW OKC Apartment Fire

Friday, Life Share and Integris honored Donna for her choice to be an organ donor. After passing, Donna has saved four more lives.

Her mother Katrina said despite the pain they are going through; they are still proud of Donna's decision.

"Not only did I raise a good girl, I raised a hero. She was more than anyone could ask for in a daughter," said Katrina.

Donna and her 4-year-old son Zeus were laid to rest Thursday.

The Oklahoma City Fire Department will present a check to the family on Monday.

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