LaDonna Wilson Jennings
LaDonna Wilson Jennings, age 87, died July 27, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
She was born on October 3, 1936, in Fairview, WV, the daughter of Marvin Bill Wilson and Wilena McClain Wilson. She was a graduate of Barrackville High School, Barrackville, WV, and Fairmont General Hospital School of Nursing, Fairmont WV. She was a retired RN from CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston, WV.
Preceding LaDonna in death were her parents; husband, James M. “Goose” Wilson; sister, Darleta Hurt; and step daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” Jennings.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Jennings; children, Michael Wilson (Jane), Shelley Wilson and partner Candy Castaldi, and Laura Carpanzano (Dillon).
Also surviving are stepchildren: Kathy Bruner, Debby Cotes (Osterman), Bruce Jennings (Nancy), and Brian Jennings (Sue); sisters, Gweneth Botkin (Earl) and Krystel Roark; brother, Keith Wilson (Sally); grandchildren: David Wilson (Claire Nicely), Robert Wilson (Liz), Anna Wilson-Weustefeld, and Lucas Wilson-Weustefeld; great granddaughter, Nora Wilson; step grandchildren: Rob Cotes (Meran), Kristy Snively (Toby), Matt Bruner (Lauren), Stephen Bruner (Bryanna), Beth Bruner, Dan Jennings (Kate), Ashley Jennings (Trevor Toth), and Kayleigh Jennings. LaDonna is also survived by several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was a member of the Elizabeth Memorial United Methodist Church, Charleston, WV.
Following retirement, LaDonna volunteered for Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, Hospice, and the Light Opera Guild Box Office.
A memorial Service to Honor the Life of LaDonna will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations in LaDonna’s memory may be made to Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston WV 25311 (https://adoptcharleston.com/support#donate-today), Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908 (https://stjude.org/donate), or a charity of your choice.
Memories of LaDonna may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Our condolences to our dear friend Frank on the loss of his wife LaDonna. We extend our sympathy to the Jennings and Wilson families.
We pray for LaDonna and the Jennings family (Kathy, Debbie, Bruce & Brian) as well as the Wilson family (Michael, Shelley and Laura). We share your sorrow in this difficult time. Will always remember LaDonna during my summer of 2023 visit to Charleston and much I enjoyed her graciousness and interest in my family in Cleveland, Ohio.
I couldn’t ask for a better mother in law, I was very lucky to have her as my wife’s mother. I feel lucky to have had her in my life and she will be missed dearly.
What a wonderful lady.
I so enjoyed our chats and she will always be remembered as a special person.
Prayers for the family.🙏🙏🙏
LaDonna was a hoot. She was feisty, funny, loving. You knew exactly how she felt about anything, as she always spoke from the heart. All interactions left me with a smile. I can still hear that raspy laugh. Great woman, great life. Condolences to all. ❤️
Debbie we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Stepmother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dan and Patricia Jarrell.
Palm Springs Ca.
Our sincerest sympathy to Frank and the Wilson family. We immensely enjoyed being neighbors and friends with LaDonna for nearly eight years. She was a fabulous nurse and prided herself in her profession which she never seemed to fully retire from – always giving advice and trying to help. She was a tremendous personality and cared deeply for everyone around her including the neighborhood pets. While this news was a sudden surprise, we imagine LaDonna was prepared as she was always a planner. She will be deeply missed. Please know you are all in our prayers.
Andrea, Nathan, and Mimi
We want to extend our sympathy to LaDonnas husband and the entire Wilson Family! Growing up in Barrackville and knowing the Wilson family brings back so many wonderful memories. We are thinking of you and keeping the family in our prayers! HUGS, Butch and Bobbi Mohrman….Barrackville WV
So sorry to hear of Ladonna’s passing. She was a great muse, we worked together at memorial in chemotherapy She was always fun as a coworker. She will be missed. Strange that her and Dr Jubelier died around the same time as she was his nurse for many years. My condolences to your family. God Bless
Although I haven’t seen Ladonna for several years, I’ve never forgotten her, having worked with her at CAMC. She was always happy, caring & witty. She was/and always will be one of my favorite people. I so enjoyed working with her. Prayers for all her family.
Ladonna, wonderful person, rest in peace.