LaDonna Garrett Phelps

LaDonna Lynn Phelps, 64, of Newton Falls, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at her residence. 

LaDonna was born the daughter of Leon and Lillian Reynolds Garrett on January 16, 1959 in Elberton, Georgia.

She was a graduate of Elbert County High School.  LaDonna went on to attend Athens Technical School and received her nursing degree.

She was a Christian and attended the Elberton Church of God. 

LaDonna was a nurse for more than thirty years and was last employed at Victoria House, retiring in 2021.

In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting, sewing, baking, playing the piano, and painting pictures.

On April 25, 1995, LaDonna was united in marriage with Walter Phelps.

Cherished memories of LaDonna will be carried on by her mother, Lillian of Elberton; her husband, Walter; her sons, Wesley Davis of Newton Falls and Tyler Phelps of Columbus; her daughter, Julie Davis of Newton Falls; her brother, Keith (Karen) Garrett of Lavonia, Georgia; her sisters, Saronda Worley, Sherry Almond and Tammie Shaw all of Elberton, Georgia; her three grandchildren; and her three great-grandchildren.

Preceding LaDonna in death was her father, Leon.   

Family and friends may gather on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Borowski Memorial Home, where services will be held at 6:00 p.m.

The family requests that donations may be made in memory of LaDonna to the ALS Association Northern Ohio chapter at their website WWW.ALS.org/northern-ohio.  

The family would like to give a special thanks to Ohio Living Hospice for all the care they gave LaDonna.

Announcement courtesy of Berry Funeral Home.