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  

[marie3B]

Knowing this was going to happen does not make it any easier.  The world was a better place when Donna was in it.  I am thankful she is at peace and I pray that her dear husband will be able to find comfort for himself in the days ahead.  Love, Marie

[Sandymac]

I simply cannot find the words to express my sorrow at her passing. I only knew Donna for a few short months.. almost a year,  yet I felt I had known her longer.. This was a post I knew I didn't really want to open, yet I'm sure she is at peace in a better place.

Jan, please let me know about the scholarship as I would like to contribute as well.

Donna, you truly were a beautiful soul and you will be missed terribly.

Thank you Jan,
Love,
Sandy

[junamgen]

Donna you will be greatly missed.  

Peace and Love

jun

[ShawnP]

I am confident the Lord has embraced Donna with open arms and she is no longer suffering.  My heart goes out to her husband and family.  God bless you all.

[turtle221]

Dear Johnny & Family & Friends,

God has brought Donna home.  She is now pain free and we are thankful for that.  I only had the opportunity to have a few exchanges with Donna but I followed her posts and saw what a beautiful person she was.  She had a big, beautiful heart that had enough room for everyone that she encountered.  Thank God Johnny was there to comfort her in her last moments. Donna will never be forgotten by any of us and will always be in our hearts.  

God bless.

[StillFighting]

sniffles. my heart to her family and friends.