Madonna 
I have known you for many years due to our combined families. You were a smart, sassy,opinionated  and independent  LADY,who loved her family,and spoke of them daily, some good some not so good,remember  she was outspoken. Then she would get sad because she missed her  love ones.She loved her son Richard(Kanas) grandsons Elliott,Jay-John(Cindy,Indiana)and grands Kelsay  and Jt and great  grandkids  Hadley  and Huxley 

















Her daughter Nancy (Jonathan-andMichelle) Brandon and Nathan. I helped Nancy with her mom for almost 6 years and she always  asked  about my kids and grandkids always wanted to see pictures  of them and her grands.she always was excited  about buying gifts,her way of letting them  know she loved them.She loved getting  cards and letters from the (twins) Diane and Donna. I will always remember  our times  together,going to lunch and you telling  me how to do your hair  when you couldn't do it,and going to Winn Dixie to get the 10th tube of lipstick because  you didn't  like the 4or 5 in your make-up  bag ,No matter  she had her make-up on  and hair done jewelry,   and the watch  on from John and Cindy .She never wanted attention just wanted to look good .I remember  her playing  golf  and getting  a hole in one and had a big grin. And forever watching  Andy Griffin/You and I shared laughter,tears disagreements but I hope you know iwas always your friend/She would call me Coolie instead  of Cookie(I think on purpose) cause she knew I would answer. Thinking of you daily,knowing  your with your parents,and sisterEileen and  husband John.I will watch after Nancy 
We love and miss you coolie


Nancy and family,
 I am so sorry for you loss, prayers of healing and strength to you all

I have so many wonderful memories of Aunt Madonna, from babysitting for her and Uncle Johnny in their first apartment, to hosting my bridal shower with fancy French pastries, to visiting with her in Tavares when we traveled to Orlando.  One that comes to mind is when my then fiance, Mike, met her for the first time.  We had gone to her for our pre-marriage blood tests.  She ministered to Mike and, when she turned to me, I told her I had been known to faint.  She said that wouldn't happen with her.  Well, of course, I fainted!  We laughed about it then and on other occasions when she'd remind me that I broke her unblemished record as a nurse.  Aunt Madonna was classy and elegant, funny and kind.  She will be dearly missed. 

I knew her as Aunt Donna.  A beautiful classy women.  Intelligent and caring.  I will miss our many hourly phone calls  before her hearing became diminished.  A great cook.  I had many dinners at her and Uncle John's home.  I never had to help with the dishes!!!!  She is now  with her parents and siblings.  Rest in peace.  Nancy you were beside her all the way,  kudos to you, for the  love and support you gave her.

One of my favorite memories of Aunt Donna was when I wanted to go outside with the other kids but couldn't due to my asthma, so she dressed me up in my coat and mittens and stood me in Grandma's window looking out.  I thought I was outside so I was happy.  She was a true renaissance woman within style and class.  She was a woman ahead of her time by earning 2 degrees, holding down a full time job, and running her household all while being married and raising 3 kids.   She made great carrot salad, bagna cauda, Christmas treats.  And she always drive a cool car.
You are loved, your namesake niece and her husband.

My favorite story of aunt donna happened when I was a little girl.  It was cool weather and I was sick a lot with asthma.  The neighborhood kids were out playing in the street in front of out house.   I wanted to go outside too.  Aunt donna dressed me in a coat and hat and put me in grandma's ŵindow so I thought I was outside too.  Also, she made great carrot salad, christmas cookies and bagna cauda.  I always admired her style and class.  She was a renaissance woman.  She earned teaching  and a medical degrees which led to a long career.  She did this all while married and raising 3 children.  Just a side note, she always drove a cool car!

Fondly remembering Aunt Madonna and family...snow ball fights at her home...visits during the holidays...so long ago now.  May she Rest in Peace with Uncle Johnny and all of those who have gone before.

Aunt Madonna, you were always very kind. I never remember you without a smile on your face. Have missed your thin Christmas cookies with all the different colors of icing for years.  You will have a blast with Mom, Dad, Aunt Eileen and Aunt Cis. Mebby

OBITUARY

Madonna Jean Hennette

January 9, 1928 – March 24, 2022

Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home

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