Donna Lou Morrison

Donna Lou Morrison, 83, of Londonderry, formerly of Ellis Rd., outside of Tarlton, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 30, 1929 in Fairfield County, the daughter of the late Benjamin L. and Nancy Ellen (Cavinee) Martin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald A. Morrison in 1988; her sisters, Helen Marie Morris and Francis Martin; and brothers, Alfred “Billy” Martin and 2 infant brothers. Donna attended the Church of God in Laurelville and enjoyed needlework of all kinds, reading, word search and putting together Thomas Kinkade jigsaw puzzles. She was an avid OSU fan and had enjoyed camping and fishing with her husband until his death and then later traveling with her sisters-in-law. She is survived by daughters, Yvonne Marie (Scott) Justice, Debra Jane (Larry) Harper and Connie Lynn Harper with whom she made her home; son, Aldo Ray (Rita) Morrison; grandchildren, Tara (Jamie Grover) McCabe, Brady (Lesley) Justice, Shane (Pam) Hettinger, Tiffany Roe, Brandon Morrison, Danielle (Scott) Holbrook and Leslie (Mike) Hartzel; 2 step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 8, 2013 at Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger with Pastor Lynn Summers officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Londonderry. Friends may call from 2-6 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.