LaDonna Lee Schillinger

Donna was known to all as being a true Christian. Her main passion was her family and friends. She had a warm soul and a gentle spirit, always putting others first. She valiantly fought the crippling effects of Alzheimer’s with a positive spirit and faith.

Born in Odessa, Texas on February 12, 1947 to Bill and Elaine Monroe, she spent her childhood in the oil camp of North Cowden. She attended Odessa public schools, graduating from Odessa High in 1965, continuing her education with a business degree. Donna was employed with Abbott Building Company in Odessa for 11 years where she met her husband Bob in 1983.

Donna and Bob were married on November 18, 1983. She and Bob and her son Scott moved to San Angelo in November of 1983. Beginning in December of 1983 she started a long career with Hirschfeld Steel Company that lasted for over 25 years, making many friends along the way.

Donna is survived by her husband Bob, her son Scott Ward and wife Michele, and granddaughters Kate and Lauren of San Angelo. Also surviving is her stepdaughter Melissa Halfmann and husband Tommy and grandchildren TJ and Hope of San Angelo; Natasha Perreira and husband Adam of Abilene, and Benjamin Dickson of Rapid City, South Dakota. She is also survived by two great grandchildren Autumn and Summer Perreira.

She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Elaine Monroe, her sister Sandra Wilson, and her stepson Bill Schillinger.

The family will be receiving visitors on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Johnson’s Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas from 6-8 PM.

Services will be conducted at 10 AM Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Johnson’s Funeral Home chapel with a private interment following in Odessa at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to thank her caregiver Alice Saldana, the staff at Bronte Health and Rehab Center, and Odyssey Hospice for their compassionate care and support.

Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at johnsons-funeralhome.com.

Arrangements under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home, San Angelo, TX.