Donna M. Boone

Our sweet angel went to heaven in her sleep April 8, 2016. Donna Mae Boone was born January 5, 1946 to the late Oscar and Ruth (Moore) Joseph in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Donna graduated from Lizton High School and married David Joe Boone, March 22, 1964 at Old Union Church. Donna studied at Comptometer School and later attended Ball State University. She enjoyed being a stay at home mom, until the kids were out of elementary school, and she began working at the Hardware Store in Thorntown, The Thorntown Public Library, and then worked until she retired from the Lebanon Public Library. Donna was full of Love and shared it with everyone she met. She was involved in many organizations including The Thorntown Christian Church where she played the organ and was an Elder, Psi Iota Xi sorority, Chairing the Festival of the Turning Leaves, Thorntown Church Association, Union Township Beauty Pageant Queen, Order of the Amaranth (Past Royal Matron), What’s For Lunch, Angel Food Ministries, a Cub Scout den mother and Habitat for Humanity. Along with her husband Dave, they educated thousands of children about Pioneers and Daniel Boone and blessed with the spirit of Christmas as Mrs. Claus. She was an accomplished piano, organ, autoharp and dulcimer player, seamstress, quilter, crocheter, general crafter and she Loved spending time with her family and loved ones. Although she will be greatly missed by many, we have peace that she is a beautiful angel in Heaven looking down on us. Donna is survived by her husband of 52 years, David, three wonderful children Randy (Glynis) Boone, Darlington, Sandi (Larry) Sheets, North Salem and Becky (Matt) LaGrange, Kirklin, 11 Grandchildren: Sheila Sheets, Sydney Watkins, Josh (Morgan) Boone, Chris Sheets, Lacy Taylor, Ashley Boone, Sarah Watkins, Matt Boone, Abby Taylor, Levi & Luke LaGrange and 2 Great-Grandchildren: Patrick Skaggs & Addison Sheets. She is also survived by her brother James (Jeanie) Joseph and many nieces and nephews. There will be a public viewing at the Thorntown Christian Church, Friday April 29 from Noon to 7pm with a memorial service at 7pm, a service for Order of the Amaranth will follow. There will be a private graveside service at Lincoln Memory Gardens Saturday April 30. Myers Mortuary is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Donna’s honor to the Thorntown Christian Church, 125 W Main Street, Thorntown, IN 46071. Donna would like you to know that her work here on earth is done. She was made an offer, an offer she could not refuse, for an assignment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion of family and friends she has not seen in a long time. She will always be known as a Loving Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Aunt, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Friend.

Donna M. Boone

January 5, 1946 - April 8, 2016