Donyel was born on December 19, 1965, in Martinsburg, WV. She grew up in Martinsburg and attended Martinsburg High School but later settled down in Hedgesville.
Donyel was a proud military veteran who served in the Air National Guard. Donyel passionately worked for Berkeley County Schools for 20 years, loving on special needs children. She loved cooking, fishing, golf, bluegrass music and entertaining her family and friends during get-togethers.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Morgan and Lavar McDowell; her beloved grandchildren: Trinity, Kaimen, Silas and Adri; her siblings: Tami Buracker, Teresa Rupenthal, Mark Peters, and Davonne Hess; and her Uncle Gary Statler and her Aunt Linda Statler.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Sharon Peters. As Donyel wished, she will be laid to rest at Rosedale Cemetery next to her mother and maternal grandparents.
A memorial service will be held May 25, 2024 at her home in Hedgesville. Please reach out to a family member for additional details about her services.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bread of Refuge, a ministry that feeds families in need, as well as the community. (521 Wilbur Street, Brandon, FL 33511)
Condolences can be sent to www.RosedaleFuneral.com
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