Donna Jean Willhoite
January 11, 1948 ~ January 19, 2022
Donna Jean Willhoite, age 74, of Perry passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at TriPoint Medical Center. She was born January 11, 1948 in Cleveland the daughter of Thomas and Rita “Lucille” (Seiler) MacWilliams.
Donna was a strong woman of faith who had a giving heart and always put others first. She dedicated her life to caring for children. Through her work she established many lifelong friendships including the Matthews family and the Brown family. She was an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians and had a great sense of humor. Most of all she enjoyed the role she played as mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her daughters, Robin (Dave) Findley; Brenda (Tony) Warren; 4 grandchildren, Donald “DJ”, Kayleigh, Ellianna and Isaac; 4 sisters, Loretta Field, Evelyn (Jim) Conrad, Patricia (Joe) Passafiume, Robin (Dan) Wheeldon. She was preceded in death by infant sons, Larry Lee Jr and Richard Joseph; sister, Colleen Gorby and her parents, Thomas and Lucille.
Friends will be received 5-8 pm Monday January 24, 2022 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at St Mary Catholic Church 242 North State Street in Painesville. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Perry Center, 4261 Manchester Road, Perry, OH 44081. Online obituary and guestbook at www.behmfuneral.com
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My deepest sympathies to her family. Donna was a wonderful woman. She lived her life for her children and grandchildren. She will be missed but not forgotten.
We love you Sissy! Life will not be the same with out you here! Fly high with the angels!!
Joey & Patty. 😘
A wonderful woman. Full of love and spirit. 🙏
With deepest sympathy..prayers for you all…she will be missed ..
So sorry for the loss of your mom she will be miss by all of us we love you aunt Loretta Kelly and Mark
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We are so very for your loss. Your Mom was a great lady. We will never forget the times she has come here to share our family traditions with us. I truly believe she enjoyed being here just as much as we enjoyed having her. Memories of her laughing with the little ones on Christmas morning and at the parade on the 4th of July will be how we remember her. We love you!
Robin Ann, Brenda, Loretta Ann, Evelyn, Patty and Robin and family ,
Donna was one of the kindest and sweetest person I have ever met . She always had a smile on her face and had a wonderful sense of humor. The last time I saw her , she came down with her sisters to see my mom. We all had such a great time . We laughed remembering old family times and that is how I will remember her sitting at dinner with a big smile on her face . She will be missed ! Our love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time . Hoping all of your memories and knowing she is in heaven , smiling as she is rocking her baby boys ,will bring some comfort . Love you all ❤️
Theresa and Ric
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Donna and Brenda,
It was an honor celebrating the Sacraments of the Church with your mother. She was a very courageous person, who loved you all very much. She also received the best medical care bybthe best nurses and doctors too. Donna and your entire family is being remembered in all my weekend Masses and in my daily prayers. God’s peace and comfort be with you all.
What a beautiful video tribute to Donna Jean. I remember how excited my sisters and I always got when we knew our cousins from Perry were coming to Akron. The thing I remember about Doona Jean was her smile and her laugh it always made me smile. It was certainly a fun time when the 6 MacWilliam girls and the 6 Sines girls got together. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
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In loving memory of Donna Wilhoite.