Born July 18, 1959 in Martinsburg, she is the daughter of and is survived by Mildred “Middy” Butts. She attended Martinsburg High School. She was an avid MHS Baseball fan.
She was a faithful employee of Ruby’s of Inwood. The family extends gratitude to Ruby’s owner, Tom Homan, for his care and support for Donna during her health journey. Donna never met a stranger and she told a great story. She was a great conversationalist whose laugh bubbled up from a deep well of personality that beamed through her smile that was contagious.
She loved the outdoors and shared an appreciation for creation in all its forms, especially animals and birds. She was even known to have a pet opossum named “Henry,” which she lovingly referred to as her “outside rodent” and her chipmunk “Lil’ Taco,” at her house. Her joy and creativity was found in landscaping and beautification jobs she did for many family and friends. She loved to see spaces and places transform through blooms and blossoms. Seeing people take pride in the place they called “home,” was a true treasure to Donna.
The love that sparked in her eyes when she worked with her hands in the flower beds was matched when she spent time with those she loved most, her family.
She is survived by her two daughters Joni Slonaker and husband, Robert of Martinsburg, Jennifer Armel of Martinsburg; and one son, Jared Broughear and girlfriend, Allison Viakley of Martinsburg; four grandchildren, Erin Slonaker (Matthew Wood), Isaac Slonaker, Christian Mazzeo, and Olivia Gray; one great-grandchild, Nyomie Wood; and brother, Morris Butts of Inwood, sister, Teri Mercer and husband, Mike of Martinsburg, sister, Charylene Mintz of Herndon, Virginia, and sister, Beth Grim and husband, Marty of Hedgesville. She is remembered fondly by Mary Newlin and husband, Jason of Inwood, who were like a daughter and son-in-law to Donna, and many cousins, extended relatives, and close friends.
She is preceded in death by father-figure David Davis.
Family will receive friends through a drive-up visitation that will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 from 3-5pm at Rosedale Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Berkeley County Humane Society, 554 Charles Town Rd. Martinsburg, WV 25405.
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