Donna J. Pearce

September 26, 1954 - July 31, 2008

Funeral service for Donna J. Pearce, 53, DeLand, who passed away July 31, 2008, at her home, will be 1 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 2008, at the Lankford Funeral Home in DeLand with Pastor Rick Carrillo officiating. Burial will be in Pinehurst Cemetery, DeLeon Springs. Calling hours will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Pearce was born in Fort Hood, Texas and was a lifetime resident here. She was retired as a business owner of Hunter's Restaurant in DeLand and had also worked for 12 years at Emmy's Time Out Tavern. She was president of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, a member and chairman of the Amvets and a member of the Junior Women's Club.

Survivors include her husband, David "Cracker" Pearce; one son, Kenny Phelps, Lebanon, Pa.; one daughter, Kristy Ramos, Palm Coast; stepmother, Diane Martin, DeLand; sister, Starla Grubb-Schaub, DeLand; stepdaughter, Susan Casey, Port Orange; stepsister, Elisa Variam, Pompano Beach, Fla.; stepbrothers, David Echols and Sean Echols, both of DeLand; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Irene Satterfield; father, Sonny Massey; stepfather, Earl Martin; and her brother, Johnny Grubb.

Memorial donations may be made to American Legion 6, 1087 Biscyane Blvd., DeLand, FL. 32724 or the Amvets Post 13, 645 W. NewYork Ave., DeLand, FL. 32720. We invite you to share condolences with the family by signing the Guest Book.