Donna was born on March 26, 1945 in Los Angeles, California, to Martha and Donald McKennett, the second of three sisters. She was the best gift that her dad received on his 30th birthday. In 1947 the family moved to Millwood, WA. She attended West Valley High School, graduating in 1963. After high school she attended Beauty School and later owned her own business called “Millwood Beauty Shop” for 6 years.
During her youth in LA she starred in a movie with Vincent Price in “Dragonwyck” and a few commercials. After moving to Millwood she belonged to the rabbit club and girl scouts. In high school she was a Majorette for West Valley High School.
The biggest joys in her life are her children, Patrick Michael McKennett and Marcy Ann Cockle. She was a phenomenal seamstress and had her own business for a while. A caring and loving soul, she cherished her family and friends as well as her many beloved animals and ELVIS.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Jane Hess. Donna is survived by her son, Patrick (Cindy) McKennett, daughter Marcy (Ron) Cockle; her grandchildren, Harlen (Jasmine) McKennett, Mercedi McKennett, Jake (Bailey) Cockle, Holly Cockle and two great grandchildren Bodie Cockle and Ember Cockle; her sister Edith Peck and several nieces, nephews, and very close friends.
A service will begin at 1:00 pm on December 12, 2023 at Thornhill Valley Chapel, 1400 S. Pines Rd., Spokane Valley, WA 99206.
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