Donna Bush

July 22, 1956 - May 19, 2021

On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, Donna Bush, loving mother, grandmother and sister passed away at the age of 64. Donna was born July 22, 1956 in Evansville to Ella Jean and John Smith. Donna graduated from Reitz Memorial High School in 1974. She was an Executive Assistant to the house council at Traylor Brothers, Inc. for the past 15 years. Donna raised two daughters, Allison and Shanna (Kelly). Her pride and joy was her granddaughter, Cassandra Kelly. Donna loved to garden, read, socialize and, most of all, spend time with her granddaughter. She was well known for her willingness to help, practical advice, penchant for knowledge, caring nature and infectious laughter. She is survived by her daughters, Allison Bush (Todd Gonyer) and Shanna (Jonathan) Kelly of Evansville; granddaughter, Cassandra Kelly; mother, Ella Jean Smith; sisters, Barbara (Jeff) Algaier and Laura (John) White; brothers, Gary (Linny) Smith and Rick (Charlene) Smith; and several nieces and nephews. Donna was preceded in death by her father. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Christ the King Church, 3010 E. Chandler Ave., Evansville. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the church with Father Ambrose Wanyonyi. Memorial contributions may be made to Annunciation Parish, Christ the King Campus, 3010 E. Chandler Ave., Evansville, IN 47714. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.