Donna M. Kelley Davis, 52, of Neoga, IL passed away at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital on Monday, May 8, 2017. She was born, August 28, 1964, in Springfield, the daughter of Arthur “Barney” and Delores Ann (McMasters) Kelley, Sr. She married Tara Davis on November 7, 2014, and she survives.
She is survived by her father, Arthur “Barney” Kelley of Springfield; sister, Julie (John) Nunes of Dawson; brothers, Daniel (Tammy) Kelley of Riverton and Jay (Sandy) Kelley of Murfreesboro, TN; mother-in-law, Carol Piper of Springfield; sisters-in-law, Brenda Kelley of Riverton and Amy Piper of Springfield; brother-in-law, Bryan (Elizabeth) Piper of Lakemoor, IL and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Donna was preceded in death by her mother, Delores Ann Kelley and brother, Art Kelley.
Donna, previously from Springfield, spent the last year living in Neoga. She retired from the State of Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulations. She was an EMT for Superior Ambulance in Aurora, IL.
She earned a Certified Medical Assistant degree as well as an Associate Degree in Business from Robert Morris University. Donna was previously a volunteer firefighter for Riverton. She enjoyed riding horses, crafts, adult coloring books, spending time at the lake and adored her cats and dog. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She was a member of Neoga Grace United Methodist Church.
Visitation and Funeral Service: 11 am – 1 pm, Friday, May 12, 2017 at Elm Street Christian Church with a funeral service to follow at 1 pm with Pastor John Sears officiating.
Additional Visitation and Funeral Service: 11 am – 1 pm, Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Neoga Grace United Methodist Church with a funeral service following at 1 pm with Pastor Todd Krost officiating. Burial will follow at Neoga Cemetery, Neoga, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gift of Hope Foundation or Memorial Transplant Services.
Date: Friday, May 12, 2017
Time: 11:00 am - 01:00 pm
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2017
Time: 11:00 am - 01:00 pm
Date: Friday, May 12, 2017
Time: 01:00 pm
Elm Street Christian Church
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2017
Time: 01:00 pm
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2017
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gift of Hope Foundation or Memorial Transplant Services.
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Stephanie Kohlrus posted on 5/27/17
I remember as a kid going to visit Grandma and Grandma Kelley, and Aunt Donna was always there with a big smile on her face. I can remember the first time I remember meeting Tara and hearing about her health and how Donna cared for her and thinking, "wow, that's what love is about." Then Tara did the same for Donna as well. It seems so unfair that one of them was always sick for so long, but I think that God brought them together to take care of one another, and they absolutely did that. I love you both, and will miss Aunt Donna's beautiful smile!