Donna Allison's Obituary
Donna Allison, age 69, of Marion, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 3:30 a.m. in her home.
Donna was born on February 28, 1949 in Fortville, IN, a daughter to Margaret Miskell. She married Randal J. Allison of Terre Haute, IN on August 3, 1969, in Fortville, IN and he preceded her in death on December 13, 2015 after 46 years of marriage. Donna was a member of Heartland Christian Church, Marion, IL. She was an amazing servant, a great encourager and embraced her life as a minister's wife. She enjoyed singing in the church choir and taught Sunday school for many years. Donna had worked as a customer service representative for the Hyatt Corporation and Ozark National Life Insurance Company and had volunteered as a girl scout leader.
Survivors include her two daughters, Teresa Allison Cortez of Marion, IL and Connie Allison of Colorado Springs, CO; a brother, Jim Shirk of Greenfield, IN; a sister-in-law, Vickie (Tom) Black of Joplin, MO; a brother-in-law, Tim (Pam) Allison of Terre Haute, IN; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother; husband, Randy Allison; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Tom and Imogene Allison; and a brother-in-law, Mark Allison.
A memorial service will be held at Heartland Christian Church, Marion, IL on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Kevin Bonifacious officiating.
Visitation will be held at Heartland Christian Church, Marion, IL on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Literature and Teaching Ministries, Joplin, MO.
Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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