Donna D. Cleveland
August 26, 2019
Nekoosa - Donna D. Cleveland, 64, of
Nekoosa, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital
surrounded by loved ones. Donna was born on July 12, 1955 in Sanford, North
Carolina, the daughter of McKensey Barker and Geneva Maxine Drier. Donna lived her life on her own terms
and always cared for others along the way.
She worked at Rainbow Casino in Nekoosa as well as working as a private
caregiver for many families.
She
excelled at both, and those who knew her remember her as a kind and hospitable
person. Donna traveled across the country
living in Missouri and California for several years each. Her soul mate and
life partner, Jeff accompanied her to California and the two had many
adventures together. In Wisconsin Rapids, Donna's home had an open door, a game
of cribbage going and dinner in the oven. One of her favorite past times was
hitting the rummage sales and finding a great deal. She loved having friends
over and in the later years especially appreciated her girlfriends that would
come by and do her nails and share good gossip. Donna is survived by her partner,
Jeff; three children, Chuck Newberry, Jeremiah (Lisa) Newberry, Sara Newberry;
four grandchildren, Clayton, Kyia, Naomi, Logan; great-granddaughter, Valerie;
five siblings, Kenneth and Rick Barker, Rod, Dawn and Daniel Drier; and dear
family friend, Jessie Miller; In addition to her parents, Donna was
preceded in death by a grandson, Austin; and two brothers, Cecil and Brett. Services to honor Donna's life will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday,
August 29, 2019 at the First Baptist Church, 910 Mckinley St., Wisconsin
Rapids, with Pastor Lisa Newberry officiating.
Visitation will be at the church on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until time
of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family. Baldwin
Funeral Services, 520 East St., Baraboo, is assisting the family with
arrangements.
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