Donna Lucille Swink

Donna Swink, age 76 of Dongola died Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 at her home. Donna was born Oct. 24, 1942 to Merle and Ethel Dover Childers. Her mother later married Benton Hancock who raised Donna as his own child. Donna was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, James "Red" Swink and three sons, Larry Don McKee, Anthony "Tony" Winsor and Donald Shane Swink, she is survived by her sister, Helen Bedwell of Brighton; two sons, Kerry Treece of Wetaug and Ron Swink of Cape Girardeau; daughter, Laura Patterson of Dongola; eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Donna was the life of the party. There was never a dull moment when she was around. She was a very generous person and opened her doors to anyone who needed a place to stay. The family holidays are held at Donna's house. She liked to help people and worked as a nurse. She received her nursing degree at Shawnee College. She retired from the state of Illinois. At one time, Donna also managed The Railway Cafe in Marion which was owned by her son, Tony. She had many tragedies in her life but still managed to face life with a smile and a positive attitude. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Rev. Bon Reynolds officiating. Interment will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 18, 2018 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home. Visitation Service Tuesday, December 18, 2018,5:00PM-7:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Memorial/Funeral Service Wednesday, December 19, 2018,11:00AM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Cemetery Service Wednesday, December 19, 2018,12:00PM Jonesboro Cemetery Karraker Street Jonesboro, Illinois 62952