Donna Willis

SHELBY: Donna Marlow Willis, 60, died Friday, September 15, 2023 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Sandra Gaddy Marlow. Donna was a loving and caring lady who always put others first. She enjoyed playing cards and loved the color purple. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Michael Bowen. She is survived by her twin daughters, Tiffany Bowen and husband Shane of Lawndale and Christena Davis and husband Jimmie of Shelby; sister, Robbin Marlow Johnson of Shelby; brothers, Keith Marlow and Scott Marlow, both of Shelby; grandchildren, Abreanne Bowen, Kayleia Davis, Jimmy Davis Jr. and wife Christa and Aaliyah Davis; and great-grandchildren, Kayden Bowen, Antonio Smith, Fisher Davis and Vaeda Davis. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 17, 2023 at First Love Independent Baptist Church with the Rev. Buster Griffin officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior the service, in the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Funeral services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center. www.claybarnette.com