Donna Marcene Deevers, 89, of Ottumwa died at 3:18 p.m. October 18, 2024 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center.
She was born December 11, 1934 in Ottumwa to Roy and Zella Bland Eyre. She married Melvin Deevers on March 16, 1958 and he preceded her in death on February 7, 2024.
A graduate of Ottumwa High School, she was a homemaker and sold Avon.
Donna loved doing arts and crafts and was very talented with paintings and drawings. She enjoyed bowling and spending time with her Yorkie dogs.
Surviving is her son, Dan Deevers of Urbandale; a brother-in-law, Leonard Deevers of Ottumwa; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Virginia Richards and an infant sister, Phyllis Eyre.
Her body has been cremated.
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Monday, October 28th at Reece Funeral Home with Pastor Mel Kendall officiating. Inurnment will be in Shaul Cemetery. The family will be present to greet friends one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Heartland Humane Society or Vista Woods Care Center for their activity fund.