She was born in Bainbridge, GA, the daughter of the late Jesse and Ella Mae (Marshall) Donalson and lived in Fort Pierce, FL before moving to the Cape 48 years ago.
Whether cooking for large family gatherings of 20-30, or cooking for the Barnstable School System, Regina loved to share her impressive culinary skills. She was by nature a caring and compassionate soul, able to share these qualities in her work as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, as well as by proudly serving as the Personal Caretaker for Rose Kennedy on the Kennedy Compound.
Regina cherished her large family, spending time with them creating countless memories of singing and dancing, and impressing upon them her deep faith and love of God. She was a devoted member of Zion Union Church where she served for over 10 years as a Deaconess.
Regina is survived by her 11 adored children, Sammy Donalson and wife Sherrie of Hyannis, MA; Rudy Donalson of Boston, MA; Thomas Ewing and wife Lanie of Wareham, MA; Jesse Ewing of Mashpee, MA; Harold Ewing and wife Susan of Orlando, FL; William Ewing and wife Elizabeth of Mashpee, MA; Melvin Ewing and wife Alicia of Hyannis, MA; Gwen Donalson of Aurora, CO; Adeline Galvin of Hyannis, MA; Tomasina Karakus and husband Peter of Hyannis, MA; and, Elogy Shipman and husband Michael, Sr. of Hyannis, MA. She is also survived by generations of 31 loving grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, countless nieces and nephews, and by her sister Betty Jean Russ and sister-in-law, Bernyce Donalson. She was predeceased by her husband and parents, as well as her brothers Jesse Jr. and Buster and sister Dorothy.
