Donna Gene Crews Owen

Donna Gene Crews Owen, age 65 of Cornelia, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016.

Born in Gainesville, Florida on March 4, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Donald Edward and Lonnis Thomas Crews. Mrs. Owen was a registered nurse with Stephens County Hospital and Northeast Georgia Medical Center with over 30 years of combined service. She was of the Methodist faith and in her spare time she enjoyed knitting, baking, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Allison Owen & Chad Tanksley of Cornelia and Jennifer & Matt Shirley of Gainesville; grandchildren, Harper, Erin, and Owen Shirley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Cindy & Steve Wolfe of High Springs, FL, and Terri & Fletcher Kirby of Lake City, FL; niece, Laurie Lane; nephews, T.J. Wolfe and Jordan Kirby; special aunts, Belinda Hollingsworth, Barbara Ann Bryan, and Kate Davis; and close friends, Georgia Wright and Rosemary White; and numerous cousins.

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2016, from 5-8 pm at the funeral home.

A private graveside service will be held in High Springs, FL.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society Georgia Chapter, 250 Williams St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.