Donna L. McGuire

Donna L. McGuire, 88 of Mooresville, passed away the morning of February 18, 2016 at Worthington Place in Camby. She was born August 12, 1927 in Indianapolis to the late Harry E. and Cora E. (Brittain) Shaffer. On November 25, 1948 Donna was united in marriage to her loving husband, Donald H. McGuire, Jr.; he preceded her in death.

In her early years, Donna worked as a beautician in Indianapolis; she later moved to Mooresville where she enjoyed working as a cook for 20 years at the Mooresville School Corporation; she retired in 1987. She was an active member of Friendswood Baptist Church and Samoset Baptist Church in Bradenton, Florida, a 50 year member of the Bridgeport O.E.S. #513, Daughters of the Revolution, U.S. Daughters of 1812 where she served as past president and Colonial Dames XVII Century.

While wintering in Florida, Donna spent time making baby blankets for a children’s hospital there and donating them to homeless shelters. She also enjoyed traveling and genealogy.

Survivors include her daughter, Ruth Sutherlin of Mooresville; two sisters, Burdetta Russell and Evelyn Layton both of Indianapolis; two grandchildren, Jennifer (Hammond) Wilcox and Mark A. Hammond and 11 great grandchildren.

Family and friends will gather for visitation on Sunday, February 21 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the chapel at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 22 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Acton Cemetery. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may share a favorite memory and sign the online guest registry.