MS. DONNA BOUTWELL GAY, age 62, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at her residence.
MS. DONNA BOUTWELL GAY, age 62, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at her residence.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00PM Friday, April 28, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Evangelist Caroline Harris officiating.
Donna was a lifelong resident of Eastman and a 1979 graduate of Dodge County High School. After high school, she worked for Hardy Stuckey Candy Company for nine years, before later working for Shorty Bearden at Shorty’s Quick Stop for fifteen years. She later worked for Gooseneck Farms and was a great asset to the company. After retiring, she loved spending time with her grandchildren, planting and tending to her garden, playing with her dog, and watching her favorite TV show Blue Bloods. Donna was the daughter of the late Clementine Alligood Devine and James Luther “Sonny” Boutwell and was preceded in death by her Step-Mother, Judy Grubbs Boutwell, Brother-in-law, Jackson Pittman, and Nephew, Matt Johnson.
She is survived by her 2 Daughters – Jessica Gay Graham (Wes) and Kelsi Ginnery, both of Eastman; 7 Grandchildren – Christian Gay, Caleb Hardeman, Tybee Jones, Kyson Ginnery, Mysteree Folsom, Zakani Ginnery, and Marlee Wiley; Step-Father – Pat Devine of Abbeville; 3 Sisters – Debbie B. Johnson, Denise B. Pittman, both of Eastman, and Diane B. Harrell (Larry) of Abbeville; Step-Brother – Tony Winborn of Warner Robins; Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins; Favorite Canine Companion - Chewy.
The family may be contacted at the residence of Jessica and Wes Graham, 6055 Jim Pruett Rd., Eastman, or the Gay residence, 525 Plaza Avenue, Apt. E17, Eastman, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 2:00PM-3:00PM Friday, April 28.
Locally owned and operated, Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, has been "A Tradition of Trust" to Eastman, Dodge County and Middle Georgia for over 65 years.