Donna Staley's Obituary
Donna Darlene Staley, 81 of Decatur passed away on September 7, 2024. She was born on March 13, 1943.
Donna loved gardening and was a seamstress with Bergner’s department store for many years. She was above all a mother to her three kids. She liked to watch detective mysteries. She spent many hours reading and watching T.V. Her family was by far her greatest love.
Donna is survived by her sons, Dean (Pamela) Scharnett and Troy (Sheila) Scharnett; daughter, Shelli Staley; brothers, Chris (Carol) Gardner and Randy Gardner; grandchildren, Matthew, Michael, Nathan, Mark, Ayden, Evelyn, James, Cassandra, Jeremy, Cammie, Zachary and Nicholas; 18 great- grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Hank and Juanita Gardner; brother, Terry Gardner and great-granddaughter, Hannah.
There will be a memorial service at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 2339 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL on Sep 14 at 10am.
Condolences can be left for Donna’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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