Donna Dee Veillon

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Donna Dee Boone Veillon, who left this world on December 8, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on August 8, 1952, Donna adorned the lives of many with her radiant spirit and boundless kindness. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, and a true friend to all who were fortunate enough to know her. She had the biggest and softest heart among her family and friends. Donna worked for the City of Ville Platte for almost 40 years until she retired in 2017 at City Hall where she fulfilled her position as a Tax Collector and City Treasurer. So many knew her as "Miss Donna."

Donna’s passion for community involvement was reflected in her contributions to the Swamp Pop Museum, working at the polls during voting elections and her dedication to the Vietnam Vet Smoked Meat Festival, where she touched countless lives through her love for service and camaraderie. She loved to dance and have a good time with friends and family. Her beautiful smile and infectious laugh had the remarkable ability to brighten any room, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those she encountered. Donna was secure in her faith and her relationship with the Lord. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where her and John attended mass and brought their 4 boys up in this local church. She is survived by her beloved husband of almost 56 years, John Veillon; her sons, Ryan Veillon, with wife Christie, Jonas Veillon, with wife Jenny, and Jeremie Veillon, with wife Kacey; her brother, Thomas Duane Boone; her sisters, Melonie Boone and Jackie Boone; and her sister-in-law, Bonnie Briggs. Also loved by all her grandchildren, Raegan Veillon Ponthier, Landon Veillon, Adiline Veillon, Rylan Veillon, Gavin Veillon and Abby Veillon. Each member of her family will carry forward the values of compassion, grace, and warmth that she so beautifully embodied.

Donna rejoins the company of all those who have left before her including her parents, Thomas Boone and Nedttie Rose Guillory Boone, her sisters Debra Boone, Mindy Boone and Carrie Boone, and beloved son Jared Ross Veillon.

A visitation will occur on Tuesday December 9, 2025 beginning at 4pm and continuing till 8pm with a rosary prayed at 6pm. Visitation will continue December 10, 2025 at 8am and continue till a Mass in her honor will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Friends, family, and all who knew Donna are warmly invited to gather in remembrance of a woman who lived her life with love and purpose. As we reflect on Donna’s legacy, we are reminded of the profound impact she had on our lives. She will forever be remembered for her generous spirit and the joy she brought into the lives of everyone she met. May she rest in peace, embraced by the love she so freely gave.