Donna D. Donaldson

Donna Drown Donaldson, age 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Warner Robins, Georgia, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on April 30, 1963, at Fort Dix, New Jersey, to Charles E. and Yong Hui Drown. Donna was the second of five children in a proud military family. Her childhood was enriched by life on bases across the United States and abroad in Japan, Korea, and Germany. Eventually, her family settled in Savannah, Georgia, where she graduated high school and eventually met her husband Stephen “Keith” Donaldson, who had lived just one street over from her family home.

Donna and Keith married in 1986, beginning a lifelong partnership built on devotion and mutual support. Though trained as a nurse, Donna dedicated herself to raising their three children and to supporting Keith’s military career. She was the central pillar of their home, always attentive and loving.

Donna had a vibrant spirit and diverse interests. She enjoyed Korean soap operas, doing nails, and playing mahjong—especially with her cherished mahjong group. She had an amazing group of friends (Edwards Military Spouse Ladies) who took yearly trips and had amazing adventures.

More than anything, Donna’s heart belonged to her family. She never missed a wedding, birthday, baby shower, or family milestone—bringing warmth and joy to every occasion. However, the biggest piece of her heart belonged to her best friend, her devoted husband Keith. Her deep and enduring love for Keith was evident to all—she was his unwavering companion and greatest supporter throughout their decades together.

Donna is survived by her loving husband, Keith Donaldson; children, Stephen (Dinah) Donaldson, Sydney (Britton) Ellington, and Stuart (Kristin) Donaldson; mother, Yong Hui Drown; siblings: Sandra (Perry) Beaver, Charles (Cindy) Drown, and Arnold (Maria) Drown; and grandchildren, Clay and Miles Donaldson.

A memorial service will be on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at McCullough Funeral Home, all who loved Donna are warmly invited to attend and celebrate her life. Guests may gather at the funeral home beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements.