Donna Kay Nickerson, 86, of Chillicothe, passed away early Thursday morning, April 14, 2022 at her residence unexpectedly.
She was born October 6, 1935, in Peebles, Ohio, to the late David and Opal Ryan McHenry.
Surviving are children, Paul J. “Jeff” (Ginny) Meyer, of Houston, TX, John M. “Mike” Meyer, of Chillicothe, Kris (Brad) Baker, of Chillicothe and Lisa (Brett Friedman) Meyer, of Grandview Heights; grandchildren, Lily (Andre Barajas) Meyer, Michael (Candice) Meyer, David Meyer, Euan Baker, Leah (Andrew Leachman) Baker and Leila Meyer; and great grandchildren, Aidan Barajas, Mikie Paul Meyer and Noah Meyer. She was predeceased by husband Bill Nickerson; a granddaughter, Katie Meyer and a sister, Joellen Pearce and stepson Brook Nickerson.
Donna grew up in Greenfield, and lived most of her life in Chillicothe, raising four children. She retired from the Mead Corporation and spent her retirement gardening, decorating, cooking, and entertaining. She enjoyed watching horseracing at Scioto Downs, line dancing, and visiting her sister and brother-in-law in Pensacola Beach, FL. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life. We will miss her dinner parties and backyard cookouts.
Donna was a long-time member of St. Paul Episcopal Church, joining in the 1950’s and most recently serving as Outreach Coordinator and Director of Ushers. The outreach program was one of her proudest achievements, providing food and clothing to those in need.
Funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2022 in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with The Rev. David Getreu and The Rev. Michael Ralph officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Cemetery, followed by a reception in St. Paul’s Great Hall. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the WARE FUNERAL HOME.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 33 E. Main St., Chillicothe, Ohio 45601.
You may sign her online register at www.warefh.com
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