Donna Kaye Noel

Donna Kaye Noel, 81, of Leboeuf Trail Rd., passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Donna was born in Poplar Bluff, MO, on October 22, 1944, to the late Marvin E. Blackburn and Maxine Hacker Gollehon. She was lovingly raised by her mother and late stepfather, William R. Gollehon. She married John F. Noel, Jr. on August 9, 1964, in Millington, Tennessee. They spent almost 60 years loving years together. He preceded her in death on March 14, 2024.

She was a graduate of Millington High School, Class of 1962, and attended Memphis State University.

Donna was a homemaker who enjoyed working in her flower garden, loved reading, needlepoint, cooking, and cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, at the family cabin in Potter County. Known for her quiet grace, she carried herself with a natural elegance and kindness that left a lasting impression on all who knew her.

She served as a board member and volunteer at Benson Memorial Library and was a member of the Titusville Garden Club.

She is survived by her two daughters, Shannon King and husband Ernest of Louisa Virginia, and Holly Hildebran and husband John of Titusville; four grandchildren, Jonathan Jackowicz and wife Jessica of Palmyra Virginia, Noel Jackowicz of Richmond, VA, Sophie Ponikvar and husband Jake of Kenosha, WI, and Bailey Varndell of Titusville; her brother, William Vincent Gollehon of Albemarle, NC.

Donna was preceded in death by her sister, Sonja Craddock; and her sister-in-law, Brenda Gollehon.

Visitation will be held at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home Inc., 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, on Saturday, March 28th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at which time a funeral service will be conducted with Frank Weingard officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Benson Memorial Library, 213 N. Franklin St, Titusville, PA 16354.
 

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