Donna Elaine Eccleston
Donna Elaine Eccleston
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Donna Elaine Eccleston, 79, of Aurora, CO, passed away on 12/7/25. She was born on 12/15/1945 in Jackson, MS to Ralph Joseph Elfert Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Antley.
She will be remembered for her generosity, focus on others, and making her family the cornerstone of her life. Her faith guided her life, love, warmth, and strength which touched everyone who knew her. She enjoyed puzzles, thrifting, and loved to entertain. She cherished the time she could spend with friends and family. She was a joyful, constant presence in the lives of all who knew her.
She is survived by her children: Shelly Walter, Scott Williams, Kimberly Cinocco, and Robin Gaston as well as ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Robin Michael, and her beloved daughter Sarah Kathleen.
Maya Angelou said, "A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again."
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Elevation Hospice or the American Red Cross.
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