While resting peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, the Angels of the Lord escorted Donna Lou Johnson to Glory at the earthly age of 87.  Donna was born in Bicknell, Indiana on November 13, 1938, the daughter of Joseph Walker and Thelma (Payne) Walker Marsh.

On March 15, 1955, Donna was united in marriage to the love of her life, Robert Johnson.  They built a loving family together and raised 5 children prior to his death in 2016.

Donna retired in 1992 after many years of service as a custodian at Maplewood Elementary School.  When she wasn't at work you could find her playing bingo, going fishing, camping, or playing cornhole.  Donna was a huge sports fan and enjoyed cooking, cleaning and watching movies.  Her playlist of movies that she would watch on repeat, included any Tarzan movie, The Titanic, and the Jurassic Park collection.  She adored spending time with her family and friends.

Donna leaves behind a legacy of love and faith.  She is survived by her daughters, Sandy Allen, and Roberta Lynn Shearer; sisters, Charlotte (Jim) Dykes, Connie (George) Ruth and Pam Napier; grandchildren, Yonna (Justin) Allen, Jesse (Kristen) Allen; Amber (Chad) Long, Kazia Gonzalez, Michael (Megan) Garrison, Bobbie Johnson, William Johnson, Jr; Bradley (Brittany) Shearer, and Brandon Shearer; great grandchildren, Kaleeb (Caitlin) Allen, Rhyan Hayes, Theron Hayes, Isa Hayes, Jayci Allen, Hunter Allen, Owen Allen, Gunner Kirschbaum, Bryson Webb, Kylen Long, Xiona Gonzalez, Arianan Gonzalez, Michael Garrison, Jr., Margo Garrison, Braxton Stoehr, Adrianna Shearer, Broderick Shearer, McKenzie Shearer, Brynn Shearer, Brayden Shearer, Blakelee Shearer and Abigail Shearer; great-great grandchildren, Arden Allen and Banks Cranfill, and a son-in-law Garry Anderson, as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by Vernon Marsh, who raised her as his own daughter; a daughter, Patricia Anderson; sons, William Johnson, Sr. and Robert Vernon Johnson; great grandson, Bennett Shearer; her brother, Vernon "Sonny" Marsh; sister, Beverly Gregory; son-in-law, Randy Allen; and a brother-in-law, Eddie Napier.

Funeral services will be held at Urban Winkler Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Hensley officiating.  Family and friends may gather at the funeral home from 11:00 am until the time of the service.  She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Dale Cemetery.