Donna Jeannine Gaither
October 6, 1931 ~ August 3, 2019
Donna Jeannine Cattin Gaither, 87, Indianapolis, passed away August 3rd, 2019. She was born October 6, 1931, to the late Claude and Bessie Newton Cattin. She married the late George William Gaither on April 7, 1951, and together they had 9 children. Those surviving children include: William (Lori), Cheryl (Rob), Thomas (Sarah), Michael (Brenda), Donald (Kim), and John (LeeAnn). Donna is also survived by a sister, Kay Martin; two stepbrothers, Terry (Judith) and Gary (Jan) Cattin, 22 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Steven (Jane); daughters, Susan (Cade) Verner and Judith Ann Gaither; granddaughter, Morgan Lee Gaither.
Donna was a 1949 graduate of Greenwood High School where she played in the band. Donna provided a lifetime of memories and love to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of St. Roch Parish and a former member of Holy Name Parish.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 12, 2019, 10 a.m. in St. Roch Catholic Church. Visitation will be Sunday August 11, 2019, 2 – 6 p.m., the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, where morning prayers will be said on Monday at 9:30am prior to Mass. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Online condolences may be shared with the family at ORileyFuneralHome.com.
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Aunt Donna was such a neat lady. She was fun to visit and always made a point to ask about our family. She will be missed.
I love you Grandma. ❤️
Mom, you gave us all a lifetime of love and memories!
I remember when I met her it was like an imagined : sweet, beautiful and a brave woman who was able to raise 8 fabulous children , a great family, I am sure she is in the heaven
John and family, Sorry to hear about your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tough time. Even though she is gone her memory will live on.
Donna Gaither was not only a good Catholic, but she was also a good mom, sister, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, cousin, friend, neighbor, she was good indeed. It is said “to love the Lord your God with all your heart” and she did. And “to love your neighbor as yourself” and she did. And it is also said “to be fruitful and multiply” …and she did. Donna was an earthly angel and mom to everyone. She gave us MEMORIES that will be shared and cherished among all of us that loved her…the fond memories of Donna Gaither will never die. I can almost hear God speaking to her as she entered Heaven …saying “Well done good and faithful servant!” With Great Respect and my Deepest Sympathy, Connie Fulp, (daughter of Myrtle Gudat)
I met Donna when she moved into my neighborhood and I liked her instantly. Her smile was contagious and it drew me to her. I knew her husband as I had worked with George years ago. It was nice to talk to him when he went on his walks around the oval. Donna and I would talk as well when I passed their house on my walks. Donna was a true lady , so gracious, so happy and sweet. I remember seeing her in Kroger’s one day in her wheelchair with a shopping basket in her lap, big smile on her face, getting along better than I did walking with a shopping cart. You would have thought she was on an adventure without a care in the world. We had a long conversation in the produce department. Classy lady. I know Donna has left her mark with all of her family and friends. The world has been a better place with her in it. She has let so many wonderful memories. My sympathy to her family as they remember and honor her. Deanna Lane
Best Mom ever!
I was so sorry to hear about this. There was never a dull moment with Donna. She was outgoing and friendly. My heart goes out to her family. Kris Childers