Donna Mae Cummings, 68, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 3:39 pm June 23, 2023, with her daughters holding her hand.
She was born November 5, 1954, in Mount Vernon to the late Samuel Martin and Velma Mae (Crider) Story. Donna married Randy Dale Cummings on June 16, 1972. They celebrated nearly 50 years of marriage before his passing on May 19, 2022.
Donna is survived by her daughters, Marinda “Rindy” VanMatre and husband, Jason of Opdyke, Illinois, and Kiley Stevens and husband, Jason of Saint Peters, Missouri; grandchildren, Rance, Rylan, and Jayda of Opdyke, and Jaley and Kaleb of Saint Peters; siblings, Larry Story of Opdyke and Lovetta Joy of Mount Vernon; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Donna was preceded in death by her brother, Martin Leon Story; siblings-in-law, Terry Joy, Anna Story, and Ron Cummings; and parents-in-law, Presley and Myrna Cummings
Donna was an active member of Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church where she served as treasurer for many years. She also served as treasurer for Bethel Memorial Cemetery. Donna supported her girls in all areas. She enjoyed coaching softball and basketball for them from little league to adulthood. Donna was on the bowling team, the Buttercups, with her sister and dear friends. She mowed her lawn daily and cherished the times she went camping with her family and friends. Donna could fix anything….in her own way. She loved to watch her grandkids and great-niece and nephews at their sporting events and activities.
Donna was the rock for her family, her girls and sister’s best friend, fun-loving maw maw, sister, and aunt. She will be deeply missed.
A Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 10:00 am at Newell Funeral Home with Reverend Travis Hayes and Reverend Dr. Jason Stevens officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mount Vernon. Memorials may be made in Donna’s honor to Bethel Memorial Cemetery. Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
