"To Brad and family, Chris and Faye Holland family send their condolences and prayers. We were unable to be there for showing and services on account of our being away in florida. From what we read through the internet she was a pillar of the community. Again our prayers are with you and your family."
In loving memory of
Donna K. Gentry
November 16, 1940 - February 2, 2011
Donna K. (Dalton) Gentry, age 70 of Washington, passed away at 2:08 p.m. Wednesday at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born at home in Eureka, Indiana November 16, 1940, she was the daughter of Woody and Lucretia (Goens) Dalton. Donna gave to our community in many ways. She was the Founder of the Pregnancy Care Center of Washington and for the past 12 years has given countless hours of service there. She was a member of the Daviess County Right to Life where she served as president for 13 years. She was a member of the Monday Afternoon Club, Daviess County Republican Women, Citizens for Family Values, Daviess Community Hospital Auxiliary, and a longstanding member of the Assembly of God Church of Washington. She was the coordinator of the National Day of Prayer in Washington and a former board member of Indiana Right to Life. She attended Harvest Community Fellowship and the Abundant Life Church. She was awarded the Kiwanis Club Church Person of the Year in 1988, the Daviess County Right to Life Pro-Life Award in 1994, the Pregnancy Care Center Director Emeritus Award in 1999, and the Daviess County Right to Life Community Service Award in 2008. She believed in strong family values and loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Garland R. Gentry, whom she married June 27, 1970; four sons and daughters-in-law, Bradley and Michele Rainey, Scott and Brenda Rainey, Donald and Karen Rainey, and Brian and Lori Rainey all of Washington; step-children, Randy Gentry, and Linda (Ron) Drew all of Linton; a sister, Sue (Kenny) Hack of Mitchell; two brothers Kenny Dalton of Bedford, and Jack (Linda) Dalton of Las Vegas; eight grandchildren, Nathanial (Brandi) Rainey, Nolan Rainey, Larry Rainey, Matthew (Shayna ) Rainey, Laura Rainey, Brianne (John) Davidson, Logan Rainey, and Mary Rainey; nine step-grandchildren, Garlene (Ritchie) Burns, Sherri (Gene) Spinks, Janie (Gene) Secrest, Rhonda Drew, Jeremy(Chrystal) Gentry, Kyle Gentry, Rita Eblin, Erin Eblin, and Sara Eblin; seven great-grandchildren, Hannah Rainey, Ava Rainey, Aspen Rainey, Adara Rainey, Carter Rainey, Abigail Davidson, and Jordyn Davidson; and thirteen step-great-grandchildren, Nikki Burns, Caleb Burns, Weston Spinks, Shanae Spinks, Lindsey Jones, Jaysidee Gregory, Jacob Gregory, Adrienn Gregory, Alex Johnson, Gabe Gentry, Brooklyn Gentry, Lynden Evans and Hayden Evans. She is preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Gene Dalton; and a grandson, Nicholas Rainey. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Christian Church. Burial will follow in Sugarland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the church and 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Ed Lee Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Family request that in lieu of flowers to make memorial donations to the Pregnancy Care Center or the Daviess County Right to Life, both at 418 E. Highland Ave, Washington, Indiana 47501, or the Nick Raney Memorial Fund, C/O Daviess County Community Foundation, P. O. Box 302, Washington, Indiana 47501. Online condolences may be sent to www.edleemortuary.com.
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"I remember visiting Donna and Garland as a little girl. I used to watch Carebears and eat Pacman cereal. Now, this was back when I was about 3 y/o and Im now 30 but I still remember how sweet they were to me. She made a huge impact on a lot of people. God bless the Gentry family during this difficult time."
"I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Donna has always held a special place in my heart for helping me thru a very difficult pregnancy, and even showing up for me bedside during the crisis. I am happy to say that my son is a happy healthy 11yr old boy today, I don't know that I would have him today without some of Donna's kindness and influence in my life. The community has lost a special soul but heaven has been blessed. My prayers are with you and your family."
"We did not personally know Donna for we have lived out of state for some time, but her daughter in law, Lori Rainey is our cousin. Please know that our thoughts and condolences are with all the families involved and their grief at this moment. It goes without saying that Donna touched the lives of the citizens in the community and that her passing will affect so many. Her love for her family and her contributions to the community will be long remembered and forever appreciated."
"To Garland and Family: Our deepest sympathy to you and yours. We always thought Donna was a very gracious Lady who was never one to not step up when cslled on. She will be missed bysi12o this community. May God be with her on her new journey"
"To the family of Donna. We want you to know we are thinking of you and hope you will allow God to help you through this difficult time. Treasure the memories and know she has gone to her true home."
"Garland and family, Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Donna was a wonderful person, so passionate about the things she believed in. The world would be a better place if there were more Donna Gentrys in it. She was an inspiration to all of us who knew her and I count it a blessing that I am one of them. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time."
"My condolences to Garland and the Gentry family. Donna was a wonderful friend who taught me so much growing up at Assembly of God Chuch in Washington. She will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you."
"Our most and deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the family."