Mrs. Donnabelle M. Wells

April 11, 1924 - July 18, 2019

Mrs. Donnabelle (Donna) M. Wells, 95, died peacefully with family at her side July 18, 2019, at Lee County Health Care, Leesburg, GA. An Ohio native, Donna was born April 11, 1924 in Vanlue, Ohio to the late Loren and Gertrude Bame Shull. Donna moved from Canal Winchester, OH to Albany, GA in 2015. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church. A United States Army Veteran, Donna served in WWII, with the WACS (Women’s Army Corp). The youngest of five children, Donna had a brother and three sisters. She cherished her early years growing up on the family farm, making hay and working with horses. She attended Bowling Green State University and taught public school. She was a talented artist and loved furry critters large and small. Donna and her late husband of 61 years, Richard (Dick) E. Wells, were active with the local Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and she enjoyed many good times with their Ohio EAA family of friends. Survivors include her four children Joe Wells and his wife Sue of Leesburg, GA; a daughter Laura Oliver and husband Kevin of Bozeman, MT; Kenneth Wells and his wife Norma of Lisbon Falls, ME; Robert Wells and his wife Susan of Salem, AL; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Donna greatly loved her nieces, nephews, and treasured friends. Her remains have been cremated and a service in Ohio will be announced at a later date.