A daughter of the late Donald Eugene and Elizabeth Brown Funkhouser, she was born on December 6, 1942 in Harrisonburg where she lived her entire life.
Donna graduated from Harrisonburg High School and attended Madison College, now James Madison University.
She was previously employed at Dunham-Bush, but retired as a deputy clerk from the Rockingham County Circuit Court.
She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and volunteered at the Catholic Church Soup Kitchen. Donna was always very generous in donating to various charities and organizations.
On March 16, 1985, she married Owen D. “Billy” Simmons, Jr., who preceded her in death on August 19, 2001. She was also preceded in death by a sister & brother-in-law, Mildred “Millie” Funkhouser Turner & Wendell Turner.
She is survived by Toby, her precious pup and many dear special friends. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church in Hinton, with Rev. Eddie Steele officiating. Burial will follow in the Dayton Cemetery. Friends will be received from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Harrisonburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1477, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 or to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, P.O. Box 937, Verona, VA 24482.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is handling arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.lindseyharrisonburg.com
