Donna White Obituary
Donna Kay White, age 65, of Crawfordsville passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Franciscan Health Lafayette. She was born on February 17, 1961 to the late Donald White and Daisy (Goins) Snyder in Crawfordsville.
Donna took great joy in spending time with her grandchildren who were her pride and joy. She enjoyed playing games on her phone and watching her favorite show, "Days of Our Lives." Donna liked kayaking with her longtime partner, Michael. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was often referred to as the rock of her family.
Donna will be deeply missed her children, Joshua (Christina Hampton) White and Marlana (Jared) Walbert; grandchildren, Jake, Lucas, Nevaeh, Audrik and Rowan; great-grandchildren, Spencer, Tommy, Douglas, Zyla, Arya, Jaxson, Harley, and one on the way; and her siblings, Roxanna (Bob) Miller, Cindy (Danny) Robinson, Larry (Kim) White, and Kevin White.
She was preceded in death by her parents; life partner, Michael Oswalt; nephew, Shawn White; and former partner, Gary Maxwell.
Cremation was chosen with a private family burial at Wallace Lutheran Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her mother. Sanders Funeral Care is entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.SandersFuneralCare.com.
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315 S Washington Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
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