Donetta was known to friends and family as (Aunt) Donut or Netta. She graduated from Harrison High School and went on to work as a waitress at The Farmer's Daughter and Wolf's Barbeque before becoming a stay-at-home-mom/homemaker and daycare attendant. She maintained a passion for early child education throughout her life. Donetta enjoyed attending to flowers as well as making wreaths and other crafts.
Donetta was preceded in death by her father, Don; mother, Carol; stepfather, Ron: and brother, Michael.
She is survived by her sons, Joe, Tony, Johnny, and Johnny's wife, Christine. She is also survived by her brother, Brian; sisters, Connie, Pam, and Kristie. Donetta has numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the nurses at Deaconess for the care and compassion they showed Donetta in her final days.
Donetta's funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Alexander Funeral Home North, 4200 Stringtown Road in Evansville. Friends may visit from 12:00 pm until service time on Sunday at the funeral home.
A private burial will be held at a later date in Sunset Memorial Park in Evansville.
Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.
