Donna Ann Howell Sears

Donna was born August 11, 1942 to the late Jake and Helen “Mimi” Howell. She was a graduate of Garner High School and was employed in the banking and agricultural insurance industries. Donna was a member of The Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem #10 and the Cary Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star #366. She was also a member of Pleasant Plains Baptist Church.

Donna is survived by her husband of 55 years, Oscar Sears; daughter, Belinda Camp and husband, Ted; son, Brian Sears and wife, Wanda; and grandchildren, Jeffrey (Casey), Brandon (Melanie), and Brianna.

A funeral service will be held 3pm Monday, September 14, 2015 at Apex Funeral Home Chapel, 550 W. Williams Street, Apex, NC 27502. The family will receive friends 1:30-3pm at the funeral home and other times at the home.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the many special friends and caregivers, including: Pauline, Rhonda, Dale, Lori, Mary and Jeff.

Memorials may be made to Transitions Lifecare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.

Condolences may be sent to www.ApexFuneral.net