Donna graduated from Eastern Illinois University and received a Bachelors degree in Education. She married Colin Kelly on August 1, 1964. She had a career as an Educator in elementary school and music.
She was a member of Illinois Education Assoc. (IEA) and had a passion for music, tatting, painting and crochet.
Donna is survived by her husband, Colin, children, Colene K. Rivera and Kari Ann Mirabal; grandchildren, Rylan Lawrence, Justus Mirabal, Caitlyn Rivera and Markus Mirabal.
A funeral service for Donna will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734. A committal service will occur Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM at Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734. A visitation will occur Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in her name.