Donna Renee Campbell

Donna was born on the 28th day of August 1960 and died the 21st day of March 2017. She was born into a much-endeared family of artists, singers, dancers, and musicians who love any excuse to get together. As the life of the party, Donna's last wish was a celebration of family and love. "Gammy" was a singer, piano player, musician, artist, and most of all, a chef that loved everyone regardless of any fault. Her love was so deep and true that she truly touched everyone she met. If you entered a kitchen and Donna was there things happened! She excited your senses with incredible flavors you never knew existed. One of Donna’s greatest joys was to create art with food and to treat you with that special something just for you. We all took advantage of that as much as possible and know that whoever attempts to fill that void will have very big shoes to fill.

Donna always greeted you with her contagious smile, hearty laugh, bear-hug greeting and a seriously delish (her word) platter or two of gourmet treats. Unfortunately, she was dealt a seemingly unfair deck when it came to her health. She struggled with it her entire life. "If you have your health you have everything.” This was the one thing Donna didn't have, and it is our biggest regret. She got through the struggles by seeing life through rose-colored glasses. Her own perspective was so benevolent and bright it broke the reality of sadness and pain. Words like inhibition, caution, reservation, boundaries, and judgment were never in her vocabulary. In her world, these were unnecessary obstacles robbing you of bliss. She lived straight from her heart and it was unlike anything we could ever describe. Bitter-sweet.

Donna will be missed every day by so many and will forever live in our hearts. That smile. That hug. That laugh. Especially that laugh! That "I'm so glad to see you" feeling that only she could deliver. "If the love you make is indeed the love you take" our Donna is smiling, laughing and shimmying all the way to the pearly gates!

Thank you God for blessing our family with Donna's presence. At times, she was a mess but she never compromised her authentic love and strength, giving us the privilege of loving ourselves for who we are. We are truly blessed that she shared her life with us and the amazing love she shared with everyone.