Donna was born in Greenville, South Carolina on June 15, 1953, to the late Norman and Alpha Pace. She loved to worship her Lord in Savior, by reading her Bible, praying, and singing Hymns. Donna loved cooking for her friends and family. What she cherished most, was the time that she got to spend with her kids and grandkids "Her Treasures".
Donna is survived by her seven children: Jonathan Kellett (Teresa), Kevin Martin (Bridgett), Travis Whitener (Rosey), Misty Kellett, Angela Barlet (Jason), Tiffany Nabors (Bret), and Amy Martin; two step children: Eugene Powell (Tish), and Keith Powell (Michelle); eighteen grandchildren: Alex Barlet, Ashleah Aiken, Theren Barlet, McKenzie Barlet, Kaylin Barlet, Levi Barlet, Taylor Barlet, Callie Barlet, Caleb Barlet, Thomas Gable, Brianna Martin, Conner Martin, Madison Nabors, Brooklyn Nabors, Madison Whitener, Kanin Whitener, Eric Powell, and CC Crump; and several great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Powell, and a grandson, Justin Powell.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Monday September 21, 2026, in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 to 1:45 PM in the Garden Room.
Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Powell family with their arrangements.
