Donna Mae McClain's Obituary
Donna Mae McClain, age 83, of Port Charlotte and formerly of North Fort Myers, Florida passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, June 2, 2014 at Page Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Myers.She was born on November 4, 1930 in Royal Oak, Michigan, the beautiful daughter of Ila Mae (Durham) and Walter Leonard. After a happy childhood and life as a young adult, Donna married the love of her life, Charles R. McClain, or simply “Chuck” as he is called by friends and together they raised three wonderful children.Donna lived in Springfield, Ohio for 16 years where she received her Associates Degree in Nursing. She and the family then lived in Lima, Ohio where she worked as a Registered Nurse in the Psychiatric Unit and the Forensics Department at the Lima Correctional Facility. She worked as an RN for over 30 years until her retirement in 2002. One of her proudest accomplishments was assisting with establishment of the Lima Rape Crisis and Counseling Center. She was a devoted Christian and longtime participant in the choir at First Lutheran Church in Springfield, Ohio. Donna also loved ballroom dancing and throughout her adult life rarely missed an opportunity to listen to good entertainment and kick up her heels. Most importantly, however, she loved the job of being a parent and was the best mother any child could ever be blessed with.She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving and devoted husband of 60 years Chuck McClain; her daughters Michelle Kilgore of Rossville, Georgia and Gale McPheron of Part Charlotte, Florida; her son Ed McClain of Wapakoneta, Ohio; her grandchildren Deidre Dunlap of Knoxville, Tennessee, Kris Kilgore (Amanda) of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Deanna Clay Martin of Wapakoneta, Ohio and was also a treasured great-grandmother to six beautiful children. Donna is also survived by her brother-in-law George McClain (Jean) of Melborne, Florida and leaves behind six nieces and nephews. She was greatly loved by the members of her extended family and many friends who will also miss her company. Sadly, she was preceded in death by her parents, infant son Davey, sister Dora and brother Clayton.Funeral arrangements are private and have been entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907, (239) 936-0555. Those who wish to offer condolences to the family should visit Donna’s memorial webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign her guestbook.
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