Alta Donahue Obituary
The memory of Alta Donahue of Sistersville, West Virginia, born in Thorpe, West Virginia, who passed away on October 19, 2024 at the age of 97, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Alta departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Alta. Though Alta may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Hansford Eller and Maggie Sexton Eller; her former husband Wiley Danser, Jr.; her husband Joe Donahue; her daughter Sandy; her children-in-law, Harold Furbee, Bernie Johnson and JoLynn Danser; and her stepdaughter Lynn Blum.
She is survived by: her children, Richard Danser (Darlene Henderson) of Friendly, WV, Jeannie Floyd (Jack) of Denver, NC and Donna Johnson of Friendly, WV. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; 2 great great-grandchildren and several favorite nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 2nd 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Sistersville First Baptist Church (506 Wells St, Sistersville, WV 26175). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 2nd 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
