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Donna Christine Hancock,

Age, 63 passed away September 11th. 2021

Born on October 9, 1957 in Albany, Georgia to Joseph Hancock and Gwendolyn Ryals. She was raised by her mother and loving father John McIlhenny.

Donna is survived by her siblings Sheryl Denise Gratzel, Dolorous Mantz, John McIlhenny, Dorcia McIlhenny, her brother-in-laws Joe Gratzel, Allen Mantz, Bill West, Sister-in-law Kathy McIlhenny, her many precious nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, her beloved best friend Karen Pierson and her two cats Beezer and Snagafeather who were her companions.

She was predeceased by her parents John and Gwendolyn McIlhenny, her sister Debra Hancock-West and nephew Jonathan Daniel Mcllhenny.

Her love for animals for animals was reflected in her career as a veterinary technician.

Donna was an avid gardener who raised beautiful flowers. She shared a passion for life with all those around her.

Her overwhelming generosity was felt by all of her neighbors and people she crossed paths with. She loved to help everyone.

There will be a Celebration of Life ceremony held in her honor at 11:00 AM on her birthday, October 9, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Manasquan, 47 South Street, Manasquan, NJ.

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Sweet lady. I know she is in Heaven with her sister and others.
Sweet lady. I know she is in Heaven with her sister and others.
Sweet lady. I know she is in Heaven with her sister and others.

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