Dona Ray Gartside Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dona Ray Gartside of Dewitt, Michigan, who passed away on October 26, 2024, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Dona Ray's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph McAllister and Harriett McAllister. She is survived by: her spouse Terry Gartside; and her children, Kirk Gartside (Cori), Karlyn Wickham (Gordon) and Kent Gartside (Rachel Hollenback). She is also survived by her husband of 63 years, her family, and her many friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 1st 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Gorsline Runciman DeWitt Chapel (205 E Washington St, DeWitt, MI 48820). A funeral service was held on Friday, November 1st 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the organizations that were close to Dona's heart, either the Delta-DeWitt Ledges Lioness Lions Club: Send checks to: Wendy Mater at 6180 Granger Rd. Mulliken MI 48861 or the Hospice House of Shiawassee County 2005 Copas Rd. Owosso, MI 48867 continuing her legacy of service and community support.
