Donna Walker

AUBURN - Donna Jean (Mansfield) Walker, 76, of Auburn, Indiana, passed away on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at her home in Auburn.

She was born on Dec. 31, 1948, in Auburn, Indiana, to Calvin and Eula (Yeary) Mansfield.

Donna was a 1967 graduate of Eastside High School.

After graduating from high school, Donna began her career at Magnavox. When Donna was a young adult, she found great success in direct sales for Home Interiors. She then went on to work as transportation dispatcher for Central Transportation, worked in the office for Foamex, achieved great success with Mary Kay, where she served as a director and was proudly awarded a Pontiac Grand Am for her accomplishments. Later, she transitioned into real estate, working with Kleeman Realty in Garrett and Orizon Real Estate in Kendallville, until her retirement in 2011.

Donna also shared many memorable miles on the road alongside her husband, Robert, as a truck driver, traveling through 48 of the 50 states together.

Donna married Robert Walker on Sept. 16, 1992, in Lebanon, Tennessee, and he survives in Auburn.

She was a member and past president for nine years of the American Legion Post 178 Auxiliary. She also was a member of VFW Auxiliary Post 1892, and Red Hat Society.

Donna found joy in socializing, shopping, gardening, decorating, dancing, cooking and entertaining for family and friends and was known to be the life of the party. She cherished a monthly tradition of dining and shopping with two lifelong friends from elementary school.

A dedicated volunteer, she gave her time to American Legion Post 178 and VFW Post 1892. Donna especially loved being with her family at Smith Farm Manor and treasured every moment spent surrounded by her loved ones, with a special place in her heart for her grandchildren.

Also surviving are two daughters and their spouses, Julie and Chris Vose, of Auburn, and Jody and Matt Luker, of St. Joe; her fur baby girl, Dolly; six grandchildren, Carli Vose, of Auburn, Rachel Vose, of Auburn, Austin (Kayla Kay) Antrup, of St. Joe, Nolan Antrup, of St. Joe, Harley (Teri) Luker, of Pleasant Lake and Bill Luker, of Georgia; two great-grandchildren, Hayden Luker and Dawsyn Luker; sister, Suzanne Myers, of Auburn; niece, Tara (Alan) Eddy, of Butler; and many dear family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Carl Mansfield.

Services will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center St., Auburn, with visitation from 10-11 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home.

Pastor Lynn Hart will officiate.

Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn.

Visitation also will take place from 3-7 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at the funeral home.

Sparkly attire in Donna's honor would be welcomed.

Memorials may be directed to Quiet Knight, P.O. Box 701, Auburn, IN 46706 or DART Transportation, 1800 E. 7th St., Auburn, IN 46706.

To send condolences, visit www.fellerandclark.com.