Donna G. Mays
July 4, 1937 ~ February 5, 2025
Born in: Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Resided in: Meadville, Pennsylvania
Donna G. Mays, 87, of Franklin passed away on February 5, 2025 at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community, Meadville.
Born on July 4, 1937 in Crawford County, she was the daughter of the late Alice and Basil Canon.
On January 10, 1959, she married her high school sweetheart, William H. Mays II. They were married 56 years until his passing on December 27, 2015.
She was a member of the Franklin First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing golf, reading and playing all sorts of card games like Rummie 500, Hand & Foot, Screw Your Neighbor, and UNO.
Left to honor her memory is her son, William H. Mays III and his wife, Heather, of North Strabane and her granddaughter Anna Rose.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Hines.
Guests will be received on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin from 10 am to 1 pm with services immediately following the visitation at the funeral home at 1 pm with Rev. Connie Hoeke, pastor of Franklin First United Methodist Church, officiating.
Donna will be laid to rest next to her husband at Franklin Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Donna’s name to the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh via givetochildrens.org.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Donna’s Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com
Services
Visitation: Monday, February 10, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
1315 Chestnut Street
Franklin, PA 16323
Funeral Service: Monday, February 10, 2025 1:00 pm
Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
1315 Chestnut Street
Franklin, PA 16323
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Donna G. Mays 's name.
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
4401 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
15224
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I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Donna. My daughter works at Wesbury and immediately had a connection with Donna. I met Donna through my daughter when I would stop to see her at work. We grew to love Donna like family. She always made me laugh when I would visit and she always had such wonderful things to say about my daughter. She will always hold a special place in our hearts. We will never forget the impact she had on our lives.
Donna was a good friend for many years. We traveled together to Europe on the Viking River Boat Cruise with other friends. What a fun gal Donna was all her life. May you rest in peace next to Bill.
Dewey, I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and always a great jokester! She and your dad are together again.
I bet that she is playing cards right now with all the card club ladies.
Kit