Donna Gale Bee

Donna Gale Bee, 49, passed away on December 11, 2025. She leaves behind her daughter, Kellieshae Bee and her fiance Michael Shank, her mother Linda Merritt, her sisters Tonya Smith and Patricia Merritt, both with their husbands, as well as her beloved nieces and nephews: Mariah, Kellyann, Conrad, James, and Blake, as well as best friend and caretaker Samantha and her boyfriend Timothy. She is also survived by numerous other friends and family who loved her deeply and were an important part of her life.

Donna was full of life from the very beginning. She was endlessly funny, always laughing, always making a joke, and she had a way of lighting up every room she walked into. She had a warm, generous heart and so much love to give. Anyone who knew her felt her joy, her humor, and the unmistakable spark that made her who she was. She was taken from us far too soon, and her absence leaves a space that can never be filled.

Donna fought courageously after surviving a heart attack nearly eight years ago. Though she had been sick ever since, she faced every day with strength, stubbornness, and the same sense of humor that carried her through even the hardest moments.

Memorial services to be announced at a later date.

Donna will be deeply missed and forever loved.