She was born April 28, 1975 in Peoria, she was the daughter of Edward and Deborah (Harr) Stanley.
Surviving are her parents of East Peoria; one daughter, Gracie Strawn; one brother, Edward B. Stanley of East Peoria; many aunts and uncles and five nephews, Brian, Mason, Brayden, Seth and Trent.
She loved animals especially her three cats and her puppy. She also loved going on road trips, listening to music of every genre, caring for her house plants and yard sales.
Donita’s family would like to give a special thank you to her cousin, Heather Jording for all of her help and support.
Her visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory Creve Coeur. There will be no funeral service. Cremation will follow the visitation.
Memorials may be given to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, Virginia 22116-7023
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com