March 1, 1948 – February 2, 2023
Donna Lee DeMoss, 74, New Palestine, Ind., passed away Thursday evening, February 2, 2023, at the Franciscan Hospice House. She was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on March 1, 1948. Donna was a graduate of Warren Central High School, class of 1966.
Donna is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 28 years, John DeMoss; father, Robert A. Murphy; one stepson, Travis (Lee Ann) DeMoss; one granddaughter, Katherine DeMoss; one stepdaughter, Susan DeMoss (John Hutchens) and two granddaughters, Chelsie and Shawnee Hutchens; sisters, Pam Kirkpatrick, Darlene Crawford, and Danette Bryant; brothers, Bob (Kim) Murphy, Lenny (Carla) Messal; stepsisters, Rhonda Jeske, Susie (Don) Nixon, and LeAnn (Dave) Echterling; stepbrother, Mike (Amy) Murphy; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Donna was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly Murphy; one son, Tim Beard; and stepbrother, Larry Murphy.
Donna excelled in her profession in the insurance business. She was a claims supervisor and litigation specialist. She retired from Citizens Insurance Company in 2005 due to health issues. She loved to challenge herself, always striving for perfection. Music, movies, and crossword puzzles was a passion of hers as it soothed her soul. Also, books were a love, as she always wanted to experience the passion of the words. She was a very giving person, that special gift for a person was always important to her. It brought much joy to bring happiness to others. One of the last things she did was to get her calendar updated with all the family birth dates. She loved her home, April 1 was always circled on the calendar, the day they moved in. She was loved by many and will be missed dearly.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Indiana Funeral Care’s Harry W. Moore Chapel, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, with her nephew, Dustin Crawford officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Franciscan Hospice House, Hancock County Children’s Choir in honor of Donna or your favorite charity.
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