Donna was born in Shellman, GA where she grew up with three sisters, and brother. Her mother Doris was a devoted mother and wife and her father was a farmer. She moved to Ft. Lauderdale to marry her first husband, Terry, after graduating from the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in journalism. After many sailing trips with her husband to the Florida Keys, they soon decided to call it home. This is where they started their life together, and soon began their family, raising their two girls in the Keys. After devoting all her time to raising her girls, Donna made a career in banking as an Executive Administrative Officer. She eventually moved to Tampa Bay where she stayed for the entirety of her life. Donna loved to enjoy the beach, gardening, reading, and spending time with her two grown daughters, and their families. Donna's granddaughter and grandson were the light of her peaceful, retired life.

Her family: Her mother Doris L. McLeod, and father John S. McLeod had five children all together. Donna was the 2nd daughter, being born after her big sister, Tricia Walker. After Donna was born her little sister, Elizabeth "Betty" McLeod was born then a brother they prayed for John Sidney McLeod, III. Two years later the final gift, another daughter, Robin Thomas. Donna's two daughters are Heather L. H. Gibbs engaged to Alonso Weiner, and Jennifer R. Medley, married to Rick A. Medley, who have two children, their daughter Ava B. Medley, and their son, Eli G. Medley.

Donna was known for her personality, career, hobbies, faith, community involvement, beautiful smile and total devotion to her family.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday June 7, 2025, in the Shellman Eastview Cemetery with Rev. Chet Anderson officiating.

LUNSFORD FUNERAL HOME

CUTHBERT, GA 229/732-2148