Donna Shott Conner

January 03, 1958 ~ November 07, 2024

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Donna S. Conner, 66, of Melbourne, Florida, previously of Richmond, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2024. She grew up in Richmond. She met her husband of 44 years at a local bowling alley. They shared two daughters, that were her pride and joy.

Donna loved to be outside, and you could most often find her getting her hands dirty, cultivating and learning the characteristics of her many, various plants. She enjoyed planning neighborhood parties. She was compassionate, giving and kind, always putting others before herself.

She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Allison Shott.

She is survived by her husband Dave Conner; her daughters Rachel Conner and Brandie Conner; her brother Steve Shott; her sister Pam Horn (Winn); and several nieces and nephews.

Services to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation at www.komen.org.

Arrangements are under the direction of Millennium Cremation Service. Condolences may be shared online at www.millenniumcremationservice.com.

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Tina Morgan

November 14, 2024, 4:05 am

Donna was my middle school and beyond best friend. She had a heart of gold and loved her family. If I had to pick one character trait that she had it would be the love of helping others whatever that might have been. No request for help was ever too small or too big. She always rose to the occasion. I know because I witnessed this first hand as I watched her pour herself into her community and her friends. She is one of a kind and I know God blessed me the day we met. A true friend for life. See you again one day my friend. Love you forever.

Vickie Thompson

November 15, 2024, 3:22 am

We met Donna and Dave at Martinsville raceway. We spent many years going to race tracks together and became good friends that couldn’t wait till the next race to catch up. Always having the best of times. I miss those times. Life took us in different directions but we remained friends and I know she is going to be missed dearly! My condolences to Dave, Rachel and Brandie.

Charles Adams

November 17, 2024, 9:37 am

So very sorry for your loss, Steve!

Chuck Adams, MHS ’68

Brenda Adams Winer

November 18, 2024, 7:50 pm

Pam and Steve, and your entire family, have my deepest sympathy, on Donna’s passing. I always remember your little sister, as having the biggest smile. I know how much she will be missed.

Kathy Mock

December 4, 2024, 4:17 pm

Donna and Dave lived next door to us in Richmond and she also raised my daughter from a newborn til she went to preschool. And believe me, that was no easy task. Call it colic or whatever, but Donna hung in there, with a napless baby that cried all the time – she gave her love and care, and helped to make her the woman she is today. I will always remember Donna with fond memories and my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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