Donna Kaye Willis

Donna Kaye Willis obituary, Gaffney, SC

Donna Kaye Willis

Donna Willis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gordon Mortuary - Blacksburg on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Blacksburg -- Donna Kaye Wylie Willis, 60, of 1149 Rock Springs Road, passed away on Friday, March 14th, 2025, at the Gaffney Medical Center.
Born in Gaffney, she was the wife of Scott Willis Sr. and the daughter of Faye Neal Wylie and the late John Lee Wylie. She attended Rock Springs Baptist Church and her favorite job was being a doting grandmother.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her children: Brad Moore (Misty), Brooke Glover (Avery), Tyler Moore, Hope Willis (Alex), Marc Willis, and Miranda Willis (Storm); seventeen grandchildren: Carmyne Willis, Grace Willis, Lauren Moore, Scarlett Moore, Alayna Mikota, Carter Willis, Addy Degree, Zander Glover, Logan Glover, Harper Moore, Hallie Moore, Cailyn McLeod, Evie Riley, Teegan Love, Howlett Jordan, Eli Jordan, and Serenity Turner; two sisters, Rhonda Cole and Kathy Phillips; and a brother, Steven Wylie.
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 17th, 2025, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Gordon Mortuary. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, at 2:00pm at Rock Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Terrell Dillingham officiating. Gary Gaut Jr., Avery Glover, Rick Landmesser, Josh Batchler, Nesbitt Black, Zander Glover, Alex Bailey, and Carter Willis will serve as pallbearers.
The family will be at the residence.
The Book of Memories is available at www.gordonmortuary.com.
The Blacksburg location of Gordon Mortuary is serving the Willis family. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Donna, please visit our Tree Store.

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