Donna Jean Fannin, 74, of Gas City, passed away at 5:10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Marion Health. She was born on August 11, 1952, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Ed and Juanita (Sizemore) Fannin.
Donna dedicated more than 30 years of service to Foster Forbes, where she worked as a supervisor. She was actively involved in her community, volunteering her time and talents with Concerts in the Park, Kiwanis, and the Chamber of Commerce. Donna loved to travel and especially enjoyed visiting casinos, where she delighted in trying her luck and making lasting memories with family and friends.
She is survived by her sisters, Cora Ann Fannin of Gas City, Janet (Jeff) Gunnell, Karen (the late Shelby) Williams, and Mary A. Gary; her brothers, Russell (Lisa) Fannin and Hank (the late Pon) Fannin; and several beloved nieces and nephews, including Jeff (Lisa) Fannin, Mike (Karen) Fannin, Scarlett (Scott) Cornish, Shelly (Bobby) Shrout, Josh (Alexis) Gunnell, Jacob Gunnell, Linda Fannin, and Robbie Fannin.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Juanita Fannin; her sisters, Connie Jo and Charlie Williams and Wanda Fannin; and her longtime partner, Martha Janet Blake.
A graveside service to celebrate Donna’s life will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026, with Rev. Mark Atkinson officiating at Jefferson Cemetery 5127 S 800 E, Marion, IN 46953.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, Storey Chapel 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN.
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