Donna D. Berkey

This is something that I read at Donna's funeral service. She kept it in her bible and she read it to me a few times.

Affirmation
Joyce relaford brown

I am becoming the woman I've wanted
grey at the temples,
soft body, delighted,
cracked up by the life with a laugh that's known bitter
but, past it, got better,
knows she's a survivor-
that whatever comes, she can outlast it.
I am becoming the woman I've longed for,
the motherly lover with arms strong and tender,
the grown up daughter

This is something that I read at Donna's funeral service. She kept it in her bible and she read it to me a few times.

Affirmation
Joyce relaford brown

I am becoming the woman I've wanted
grey at the temples,
soft body, delighted,
cracked up by the life with a laugh that's known bitter
but, past it, got better,
knows she's a survivor-
that whatever comes, she can outlast it.
I am becoming the woman I've longed for,
the motherly lover with arms strong and tender,
the grown up daughter who blushes surprises.
I find her becoming,
this woman I've wanted,
who knows she's sufficient,
knows where she's going and travels with passion.
Who remembers she's precious,
but knows she's not scarce-who knows she is plenty,
plenty to share.

Miss you so much Donna <3>

The best times with my mom weren't the parties (though they were fun) or the milestones (though they were special). I spent a lot of time in my life with my head on the inside of her shoulder, listening to her read or sing to me, or listening to my own voice or tears as she held me tight. She knew I wasn't very open with my emotions and she never pressed. She was always so present, so constant and

The best times with my mom weren't the parties (though they were fun) or the milestones (though they were special). I spent a lot of time in my life with my head on the inside of her shoulder, listening to her read or sing to me, or listening to my own voice or tears as she held me tight. She knew I wasn't very open with my emotions and she never pressed. She was always so present, so constant and reliable like the sunrise. I needed her for stupid things, silly things, and she was just as responsive as when I needed her for the big things.

all the "care packages" she sent me when I was so lonesome and so far from home. not just the cookies and fudge, but the love. all the music we loved and the way you taught me to celabrate life. Just too much love and too many memories to tell of. Some one knowing where I came from and why I am me, You are a one of a kind and a once in a lifetime sister. I dont know how long allways is,but i will still miss you then! love,Bo

Donna wasn't just a sister to me. She was a mother when mine couldn't be. She was a friend whenever I needed one, She was a protective big sister to each and every one of her siblings. She was my champion encouraging me to reach higher, and show the world what I am capable of. She was my biggest fan never letting me settle for less than I deserved. She was my cheerleader telling me good job when she knew

Donna wasn't just a sister to me. She was a mother when mine couldn't be. She was a friend whenever I needed one, She was a protective big sister to each and every one of her siblings. She was my champion encouraging me to reach higher, and show the world what I am capable of. She was my biggest fan never letting me settle for less than I deserved. She was my cheerleader telling me good job when she knew I needed to hear it. She was my grief counselor when Kara moved out and started making her way as an adult, and was preparing me for when Josh moves on too. She also helped me and Andy grieve the tragic loss of my sister in law Andrea, she knew how much that affected us and listened to me cry even up to a week before her passing about it. She was my teacher....she taught me about feelings, about cooking, about music, about loving, about respecting those who love you, and about loving myself. My sister was generous, kind and a fine example to all those who knew and love her. I could say she will be missed, but that word doesn't do justice to the void she has left in those lives of those she left behind. I know that on the other side, there are people shouting for joy to welcome her home and she has a clear strong voice to sing in the Angel Band! I feel her spirit all around me and I will make her proud all the rest of my days.

See you in Heaven Dear Sister!

Lori

Donna was a sweet kind soul, to know her was to love her, she was always smiling even while ill , She used to call me her seester :) I can still hear her say just that....I feel very blessed I was able to know her, I am very sad for her loss and for her family's loss, I know its difficult but I have to think her job here on earth was done , she has a much bigger

Donna was a sweet kind soul, to know her was to love her, she was always smiling even while ill , She used to call me her seester :) I can still hear her say just that....I feel very blessed I was able to know her, I am very sad for her loss and for her family's loss, I know its difficult but I have to think her job here on earth was done , she has a much bigger tasks now looking over all her loved ones from heaven now no longer hurting for now she is healed, What a beautiful angel god has received , Praying for her family to find comfort and peace in this time of loss !!!! Much love ~ Shannon

And the Lord said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
For a wonderful and gracious woman, the angels above received a blessed soul. May her family find peace and healing in this most difficult of times.

I am going to miss you for the following reasons...
You loved me unconditionally...
You were a fan of Me...
You were supportive
You were encouraging
You were so funny... the kind of funny that made me have to use my head...
You were/are/always will be my true friend. I am certain I will see you again and I cant wait. I love you now and forever...
Kirsten

Donna was nice and funny and she was a great Mom to my niece, Kim. She'll be missed.

Donna was the best big sister. She watched out for me all my life. When we were little we would talk in bed when we were supposed to be going to sleep. We did everything t together. We worked at Jawns together. One day she fainted and fell into the trash can.lol Her and Todd took me to lots concerts I wouldnt have seen other wise. She was smart loving and very protective. The best big sister I could ever

Donna was the best big sister. She watched out for me all my life. When we were little we would talk in bed when we were supposed to be going to sleep. We did everything t together. We worked at Jawns together. One day she fainted and fell into the trash can.lol Her and Todd took me to lots concerts I wouldnt have seen other wise. She was smart loving and very protective. The best big sister I could ever ask for. And I will miss her untill I see her again. And if I know Donna she will be watching over me.

My heart breaks to hear this news and my prayers are with the family. Although I only knew Donna the past few years it seemed I knew her forever. We often chatted about family and her past experiences she had teaching and history of Columbus. She often gave me advice mothering my children and even bought my daughter some chunky crayons after she choked at grandma's on regular ones. Everytime I came into the office she would ask me to

My heart breaks to hear this news and my prayers are with the family. Although I only knew Donna the past few years it seemed I knew her forever. We often chatted about family and her past experiences she had teaching and history of Columbus. She often gave me advice mothering my children and even bought my daughter some chunky crayons after she choked at grandma's on regular ones. Everytime I came into the office she would ask me to send her new pictures of the kids. So caring of others. She meant a great deal to me and my kids as I'm sure she touched everyone she encountered. Lori, please let me know if there's anything I can do to help your family through this difficult time.