Donna

[Jan214]

It is with a very heavy heart that I bring this news to you.  Donna passed away at 4 AM this morning.  Johnny called very early and I know I should have posted this earlier, but there were several people Donna wanted me to call personally and I could not go against those wishes.  I am sorry for those of you who have not returned my phone calls but I tried desperately to get ahold of you by every means available & I didn't feel that I could withhold this information from the rest of the forum any longer.  It has been 12 hours or so since he called.  Donna passed away quietly in her sleep with Johnny by her side.  She is finally at peace and although they never allowed her to be in pain, I know she was very fearful at the end.  We all like to think that we go quietly in our sleep, but that is not how it always is.  At the end I know she fought to cling to life.  She is most definitely in a better, more peaceful, pain free place now.
I know none of you will be able to make it, but Cory and I will be going down tomorrow afternoon, the visitation will be tomorrow night and we will stay overnight for the funeral on Saturday. The videos they do now will be on a website and I will get that to you after the funeral.  Her obituary will be in the paper tomorrow and I will send you that link in the morning.
After much consideration, I have decided not to do flowers.  If any of you feel so compelled, I can give you the number of a florist down there, but I think donations to ovarian cancer research or perhaps a small scholarship to a photography school in Memphis would better honor Donna, but that is an individual choice.  Besides, Donna was allergic to flowers so.  That sounds stupid doesn't it?  I am all over the place & I am sorry.  If any of you would like to participate in something like a small scholarship than I will let you know what I can set up.  RIght now I can't think anymore and that doesn't have to be decided today.  Donna loved you all and this forum meant more to her than you can ever know.  It was her lifeline to the world, and it made her feel like she was not alone.  I know that she expects you all to keep fighting and win.  Towards the end she realized that she should have fought harder, but by than it was to late.  Don't let that happen to you.  If you are all agreeable I will print out whatever prayers and comments you all make and take it to her family tomorrow.
With much sadness, sorrow, and joy that she is in God's loving embrace,
Jan  

[Mid]

My deepest sympathy to Donna's husband and family.



Be at peace Donna.

Mid

[Hindat]

I am sad to get this news but I will take comfort knowing that you are at peace now.  When I think of you I will think of you sitting in a pretty meadow surrounded by flowers and all the animals you loved to watch with a big smile on your face.

Linda

[ChrisP2236]

I am so very sad to hear this for Donna's family.  My thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort at this time are with them.  Chris P

[Cindy]

We are so very sorry to hear about Donna.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Donna's family and all those who loved her and whose lives she touched.  We hope that a cure for this terrible disease is found very soon.

Cindy Thompson
MedHelp

[Teresa222]

Of course, this news saddens me.  But, Donna is in a better place, free of pain now. I will miss her so much.
Teresa

[kipland]

I only corresponded with Donna a couple of times, but followed the posts with updates of her.  While I am glad that she is no longer suffering and is at peace, I am so very sorry for the rest of her family.  That's what she told me in her post to me too - that she hated what this disease did to her loved ones.
So for Donna, rest in peace my friend.  It's obvious that you touched many, many lives.  For the rest of the family, I will keep you in my prayers.
~ Lori