Donna Kay Woodruff
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Donna was a beloved mother, grandmother, friend and community member. After retiring from Indiana University after 25 years, Donna was active in various community activities supporting all Owen County Demolition Derbies, the Gun Club, Democrat Headquarters, as well as always looking for ways to support the local schools for children in need. Donna was of the Presbyterian faith.
Donna was fiercely loyal to her friends and family, especially her beloved Grandchildren, and was considered the Matriarch of all things. Her best days were spent with friends while going on Jills bus trips and to garage sales.
She is survived by her sister, Wilda Lighter of Spencer, Ind., daughters, Leanne (Ray) Chevalier of Bloomington, Ind., Vanessa (Chuck) Karlesky of Inverness, Fla., and her grandchildren Christina (John) King, Tyler Kline, Nikki (George) Pavlopoulos, Jordan (Karlee) Chevalier, and Courtlynn (Brian) Karlesky and Great Grandchildren Carson, Calleigh, and Carissa and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Kayle, husband Don Woodruff, companion Lowell Simpson, and brother-in-law, Bob Lighter.
Special thanks to the 4th floor doctors, nursing staff (especially Caleb, Steve, Amber and Nickasha) and hospice coordinators Tonya and Abbey at Bloomington Hospital for their extraordinary and compassionate care during her brief illness.
Viewing will be at 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday, August 4, 2025 and again 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at West and Parrish and Pedigo Funeral Home, 105 North Montgomery Street, Spencer, Indiana 47460.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, at the funeral home. Ron Strohe will officiate. Burial will be at Gosport Cemetery.
Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
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