- Date Of Birth: April 7, 1952
- Date Of Death: April 26, 2022
- State: Kentucky
Donna Marie Danckert Connell, age 70, of Jersey Way, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
Other survivors to cherish her memory include her sister, Diane Danckert Jinks of Lexington, Kentucky; nieces and nephews, Adriana Neely Baldwin, Emily Neely Burton, Melanie Neely, Ryan Neely, Justin Neely, Joseph Neely, Josh Neely, and Tiara Danckert, as well as extended family and many dear friends she made during her earthly journey.
Donna was a woman of great Christian faith beginning in high school serving as president of her deanery Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) and continuing to be involved in local parishes in Indianapolis, Louisville and Morehead at Jesus Our Savior. She served on parish councils as well as being involved with the Diocese of Lexington Cursillo Movement until her health prevented her from participating. Although her health limited her participation in recent years, she treasured being an Associate of the Sisters of Notre Dame.
Her faith led her to be involved in organizations that served victims and those on the margins of society. She volunteered at the Rape Crisis Center and the Council on Developmental Disabilities in Louisville. After moving to Morehead she continued to volunteer with organizations serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
More than her career and volunteer experiences she enjoyed being a wife, mom, “Nanny” and aunt. She had fun with family and friends. She especially valued time with her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, nieces and nephews. Her smile lit up the room and she enjoyed traveling to new places and meeting new people.
The family is especially grateful to those who assisted and prayed for Donna during these last years when she struggled with numerous health issues. Special thanks to St. Claire Home Health, especially Erica Lewis, RN and St. Claire Hospice and Palliative Care, Leah Ann Owens. Special thanks also to the many caregivers, especially Sarah Lewis.
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