Donna Carol Johnson Crouse

Donna Carol Johnson Crouse

Donna Carol Johnson Crouse, 78, of Fredericksburg, VA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 7, 2025, of natural causes.

Born and raised in Fredericksburg, Donna was a lifelong member of her community. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and her brother, Stephen Johnson.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Talmadge "Frank" Crouse; sister, Wilma Lawrence; brother, Michael Johnson; children, Walter "Tony" Crouse, Talmadge "Timmy" Crouse, and Heather Vickers (Michael); grandchildren, Katrina (Pablo), Amanda (Charles), Charlene, Austin, Brittany, and Lauren; and great-grandchild, Brandon Trumpower (Alissa). She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends who were like family.

Donna was an author, artist, Cub Scout leader with Pack 191, substitute teacher, and world traveler known for her eclectic style and love of storytelling. She devoted much of her life to children - from counseling youth to running a home daycare - and was happiest in or near the water with family, often teaching countless little ones to swim (and occasionally dunking them).

She wasn't a materialistic person; as she often showed, "what you see is what you get." Her humor, creativity, and authenticity touched everyone she met. She truly lived her life with color, courage, and laughter - and leaves behind memories as vibrant as she was.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. A service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, at the funeral home chapel. Entombment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

An online guest book is available at covenantfuneralservice.com.