She began her career as a beautician, eventually owning her own salon. She was in the hospitality industry and loved to volunteer. She was the co-founder of TADA (Teens Against Drugs and Alcohol), active for many years in the greater Evansville area. She was a dedicated mother, raising four children over 34 years. She was a faithful Christian and loved gardening and nature.
Donna is survived by her daughter, Shannon Mittler of Port St. Lucie, FL; sons, Bryan McDowell (Sharon) of New Orleans, LA, Kent Haffner (April) of Zionsville, IN, and Derrin Davidson of Largo, FL; brother, Don Jones (Lynne) of Coraopolis, PA; grandsons, Stephen Nellis of Newburgh and Aarron Bender of Port St. Lucie, FL; granddaughters, Kennedy and Aniston Haffner, both of Zionsville, IN; nieces, Chrystie Grant of Wexford, PA and Dayna Jones of Coraopolis, PA; aunt, Patricia Gray of Clearwater, FL; and former husband and good friend, Joe Edwards of Boonville.
Memorial Services will be at a later date in Pittsburgh, PA.