Donna L. (Zimmerly) Wilson

Donna L. (Zimmerly) Wilson obituary, Coshocton, OH

Donna L. (Zimmerly) Wilson

Donna Wilson Obituary

Visit the Fischer Funeral Home - Warsaw website to view the full obituary.

      COSHOCTON- Donna Lou (Zimmerly) Wilson, 80, died Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

      She was born Nov. 15, 1944 in Wadsworth to the late Floyd and Doris (Ashbrook) Zimmerly. She married Dudley Ray Wilson, Sr. on March 9, 1963, who preceded her in death on April 6, 2021. She retired from housekeeping, and enjoyed traveling with her husband. She had a big smile and an infectious laugh, and was a loving mother who cared for her family. She loved a good hot cup of tea, and taking care of her cat, “Turtle”.

      She is survived by three children, Dudley Ray Wilson Jr. of Warsaw, Michael Wilson (Leslie Skelley) of Cambridge, and Melissa (Michael) Farley II of West Lafayette; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Helen Angel of Seville, Margaret Cupcak of Wadsworth, and Sylvia Weeks of Seville; and several nieces and nephews.

      In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Rhonda Wilson; a grandson, Joshua Wilson; and three brothers-in-law, Dave Angel, Tom Cupcak, and Bill McCoy.

      Visitation is Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw from 2-4 p.m. FischerFuneralHome.com

      Memorial donations in Donna’s memory may be directed to the Coshocton Co. Animal Shelter, 21755 TR 164 Coshocton, OH 43812.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Fischer Funeral Home - Warsaw

412 E. Main St., Warsaw, OH 43844

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