Donna Handley Obituary
Donna Lynn Handley, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 12, 2026. Donna was born on August 25, 1963 in Queens, New York.
Donna was known as the greatest Nanny to her dearly beloved grandchildren. A very generous person, she would drop everything when someone needed her. She always put her grandkids first. Donna also loved sitting on her front porch, watching her cats play.
Donna is survived by her children David, Daniel and Denise; her brother, Bobby; her partner Rick; her grandchildren Mason, Sophia, Emma, Noah, McKenzie, Anna, and Savannah; and her nephew Robbie.
She was preceded in death by her parents Margaret and Robert Kempf.
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