Donna Maxine Britt

Donna Maxine Britt, 93, of Longview passed away peacefully in her sleep Sept. 26, 2022, at home.

She was born Oct. 7, 1928, in Abilene, Kan., to Ora D. and Clara E. Shepherd. The family moved to the local area in 1935, and Donna graduated from R.A. Long High School.

Donna worked at a soda shop in her youth and retired as a buyer’s assistant from Longview Fibre Company after 20 years of service. She enjoyed making cards, scrapbooking and attending her great-grandchildren’s ballgames. She was a sweet, yet feisty, lady who liked things her way.

She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharyl and Kevin Branvold of Spokane Valley, Wash., and Carol and Vilas Sundberg of Castle Rock, Wash.; seven grandchildren, Jeff (Brenda) Kimber, Jesse (Kristi) Hall, Lisa Kimber, Jamie White, Stacie Sundberg, Sean Kimber and Hailey Sundberg; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Britt; a daughter, Janice Garcia; and a sister, Doris Lemiere.

A private family gathering will be held in her honor. Donna will be laid to rest with her husband and daughter at Longview Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632.