Donna D. Mayes' Obituary
Donna D. Mayes, 58, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital.
Donna was born on June 9, 1958 in the Taylorville, IL the daughter of Ralph and Mary Wilma (Hancock) Shade. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at several nursing homes. She was all about her children and grandchildren. Her door was always open to everybody.
She leaves to cherish fond memories her daughters, Chastina Ealey (Timothy) of Decatur; Tara Mayes of Decatur; Marion Ellsworth of Decatur; sons, Dwight Watson Jr. (Shaelee) of Decatur; Donnell Watson of Decatur; Zachary Watson of Cahokia; brothers, Kenneth Shade (Doris) of Butler; Larry Lee Watson of E. St. Louis; Anthony Watson of E.St. Louis; Tim Mayes of Taylorville; Ted Mayes of Tayorville; Terry Mayes of Taylorville; sisters, Catherine Crawford (Harold) of Litchfield; Patricia Ward (Bill) of Raymond; Amy Calcott (David Hammond) of New Berlin; JoAnn Watson of E.St. Louis; Jennifer Watson of E.St. Louis; Porsha Watson of E. St. Louis; Connie Parks of Taylorville; Bonnie Parks of Taylorville; Roberta Rose of Taylorville; Dixie Mayes of Taylorville; grandchildren: Damon Williams, Alize Mayes, Stalexxus Bradford, Datasia Ellsworth, Dion Stoner, Quincey Murray, Diamond Watson, Dwight Watson III, Tar’Quaveon Smith, Daija’lee Watson, Travon Murray, Shaundell Watson, Zontrell Watson, Dontrell Watson, and Aubrie Brown; special granddaughter, Brooke Baker; special grandson, Caleb Guise; life long friend, Dwight Watson Sr., and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, John Shade, Jack Shade, and Tom Mayes; sisters, Debhora Ellsworth and Beatrice Watson.
The family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses, and staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for all their care of Donna.
Funeral service to celebrate Donna’s life will be 2 PM Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1-2 PM Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Litchfield at a later date.
The family of Donna D. Mayes has entrusted the care of their loved one to Moran & Goebel Funeral Hone and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL 62526. Send condolences and share memories at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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