Donna K. Wilson
Donna K. Wilson, age 82, of Martinsville, IL, passed away peacefully at 7:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL. She was born on February 24, 1943, in Martinsville, IL, the daughter of Morton A. Wilson and Mary E. (Janney) Wilson.
Survivors include her loving sister, Dora Cobb of Frankfort, IN; several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Dale Wilson, Darrell Wilson, and Dallas Wilson, and sister Doris Wilson.
Donna was a 1961 graduate of Martinsville High School. She worked as a machine operator at TRW in Casey, IL, for many years and retired from TRW in Marshall, IL. She was a faithful member of the Wesleyan Church in Marshall, IL. Donna was a former member of the Wesleyan Church in Casey, IL, where she taught Sunday School for many years. Donna’s greatest joy was Jesus, and she was always willing to give children a ride to church. She was a loving example to her nieces and nephews, always ensuring they attended church and were prayed over. Donna loved gardening, sewing, and singing.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL, with Pastor Randy Munson officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery, Martinsville, IL. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at Greenwell Funeral Home, 30 N. Washington St., Martinsville, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle, or post photos, please visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL, is in charge of the arrangements.
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