Shirley J. Donnella, 69, of Fairland, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Ashford Place.
She was born April 6, 1949, in Indianapolis, to Ralph and Margaret (Burns) Lowe.
She married Alan “Steve” Donnella on June 12, 1982, and he survives.
Mrs. Donnella is also survived by her sons, Brian (Bonnie) Camden of New Palestine; Eric (Sara) Camden of Westfield; Mark (Kellie) Donnella of Shelbyville; Todd Donnella of Fairland; and Bryan (Jamie) Donnella of Fairland; grandchildren, Jordan, Jenna, Blake, Jack, John Alan, Schuyler, Lauren, Nick, Cody and Bryson; great-grandchildren, Eleanor and Lewyn; brothers, Larry (Beth) Lowe of Fairland; Garry ‘Pete’ Lowe of Fairland; Bobby (Dory) Powers. Nipper, her beloved cat; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Thurman Powers, Ralph Lowe, and Ray Lowe, and beloved friend, Barbara Hicks.
She graduated from Triton Central High School in 1967.
Mrs. Donnella was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time at the Casino and playing cards (pushing quarters) with family and friends. She loved her cats and flower beds. One of her favorite holidays was Halloween and she enjoyed decorating and hosting a yearly party. She was a great cook but preferred KFC.
Mrs. Donnella was a member of Delta Sigma Kappa Gamma-Lota Chapter. She loved her sorority sisters and spending time with them.
Shirley and Steve were avid collectors of many things.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Murphy-Parks Funeral Services, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Funeral services will follow at Noon at the funeral home with Gene Lovell officiating.
Burial will be in London Cemetery.
Funeral Directors, Greg, Sheila, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve the Donnella family.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
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