Donna Jean Turner, 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 9th, 2026.
She lived a life of hard work, generosity, and love. A farmer by her husband’s side for over 50 years, she treasured the time spent in her favorite role as the combine operator, bringing in the corn harvests each fall. In addition to the years spent on the farm, she held various part-time jobs before working full-time at Honda for 20 years until her retirement.
An active member of Mt. Carmel Friends Church, she showed the love of Christ through her work in various church activities, including loading her car with children to take to vacation Bible school. Beyond work and church, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and attending all their school events to cheer for them and all their friends. A vibrant spirit, affectionately known to many as Grandma Donna, she will be remembered for her generous and welcoming heart that made everyone feel like family.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest & Genevieve Lamb, and two sisters, Jane Thomas and Milly McNutt.
She is survived by her husband of almost 54 years, David L. Turner; five children, Nicole Duessel and husband Jason Hoffman, Michelle Turner and husband Mack Ledford, David A. (Brandy) Turner, Darrin (Kate) Turner, Danielle (John) Wall; seven extremely loved grandchildren; Keith, Veronica, Ben, Derek, Dawson, Charlotte, and Natalie; three great-grandchildren; William, Astella, and Ariyah; and a loving community of extended family and friends.
Visitation will be Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 2:00 – 6:00 PM at Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home and Crematory, 5591 US Highway 68 S., West Liberty, Ohio, 43357.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Monday at Mt. Carmel Friends Church, 3740 Kennard -Kingscreek Rd. Cable, Ohio 43309
In lieu of flowers, please donate in her honor to a charity of your choice.
