Words shared in memory of Donna.
Donna and I liked to play games. She was very competitive... very. And she would cheat. Well... we called it cheating, like in Scrabble when you make up a word and try to sneak it by without a challenge. Many an hour we sat on the screen porch of the cabin, usually with a minute glass to help prod one (me) into moving, and played a plethora of games, from cards to chess to Scrabble to UpWords.
UpWords became a habit once we discovered matches could be played online. In the past two years, Donna and I played 285 games of UpWords, she in Memphis and me down the road in Iuka. And we'd still question moves, using a side texting feature, though, with the digital version you really couldn't cheat, but still...
Donna was an esteemed attorney, a world traveler, a philanthropist and lover of nature... a prolific reader... a lover of theater and the symphony... a patron of many worthy causes - and quite a tap dancer - until insidious multiple sclerosis crept into her life. You know if I had a nickel for every time I heard Donna complain... I wouldn't have a nickel.
I'm sure I'll write more, edit this... but you know, it's hard... and it's easy. Donna was so self-reliant and self-determined all her life. She was so brave... and no one will ever fault her for being anything but. I miss you Donna.
— cousin Gary
Messages of condolence can be shared with Donna's family and friends. If you knew Donna and would like to add a memory, please reach out to the family directly.
She will be remembered for her courage, her generosity, and the way she made the people around her feel welcome.