Donna L. Covell, 85, of Adrian, formerly of Tecumseh, passed away June 27, 2008.  Donna was born June 25, 1923 in Waldron, MI the daughter of   Claude  and Ida (Lett) Marvin.  On August 7, 1945 she married Gerald Covell in Toledo, Ohio.  He preceded her in death on November 19, 1984.

She enjoyed teaching children how to read working throughout the Adrian elementary school system.  Donna was involved in all her grandchildren's activities, programs and sports.   She was employed as the head cook at the Stephenson Home for over 30 years.  Donna was a member of the Adrian Church of the Nazarene where she worked with the Sunday School teachers teaching the children.

Donna is survived by daughters,  Cheryl (Ron) Davis of Adrian and Judy (Thomas) Creger of Tipton; sons, Jack (Bette) Covell of Onsted and Gerald (Kathy) Covell of Birdsall; 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sisters, Jennie Ward and Maureen (Norris) Nickelson,  both of Adrian; brother, James (Wilma) Marvin of Adrian and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband Gerald, Donna was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter; grandson, and great granddaughter.

Funeral services were held Wednesday,  July 2, 2008 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with  Pastors David Fulks and   Michael Dunson officiating.   Burial followed at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh.

 
Condolences to the family may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com [1].