Donna Gridley Elwell, age 75 of Madison, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at home after a brave, hard fought battle with leukemia.  She was born on December 9, 1947 to Albert and Mildred Gridley in Painesville. She married her husband, Russell Robert “Bob” Elwell, on September 23, 1967.

Donna worked as a secretary at an orthodontist’s office for many years. She was a skilled seamstress, and made clothing for her daughters when they were little. She enjoyed stamping, crafts, and shopping.  She adored her family, and loved her kids and grandchildren with all her heart. For ten years, she traveled and lived in a motorhome with her husband. She was a super copilot. She also had a deep love for dogs, and had many of them throughout her life.

Donna is survived by her husband, Russell Robert “Bob”; daughters, Beth (Larry) Rice, Lisa (Neal) Patterson; grandchildren, Taylor (Kristen) Patterson, Heather Rice, Allison (Mervin) Standifer, Spencer (Madison) Patterson, Chelsey Patterson; great-grandchildren, Rowan and Raegan Standifer; and sisters, Bonnie (Dale) Granger, and Robyn Terrell.  She is preceded in death by her parents.

A private memorial and celebration of life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Leukemia Foundation or Hospice of the Western Reserve.