Donna Lynn Varao
August 23, 1953 - July 18, 2019
Donna Lynn Varao passed away suddenly on July 18, 2019 in her home. She was born in Rosiclaire, IL on August 23, 1953 to Bertis Eugene Shewmaker and Dorothy May (Pizzala) Williams. Stepdaughter of James A. Williams, Loving mother of James Michael Varao, Joseph Stephen Varao, Shawn Michael Balfour. Great grandmother to Derron Smith, Grandmother to Jackie Kurtz. Auntie to many nieces and nephews. Sister to Gloria Jean Brecher, Brenda Kay Smith,Terry Lee Shewmaker, Richard Wayne Williams. Preceded in death by Mother, Dorothy May (Pizzala) Williams, Son, Joseph Stephen Varao. Enjoyed Puzzles, Yahtzee, and Online games. Loved the Natatorium at The Centre and the many friends she made before her health declined. She also had many friends at the Rolla Towers and more recent ones at the Rolla Apartments. She will be missed by many. Cremation and plans for interment will be announced at a future time. Any donations wished to be made should go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Donna Lynn Varao passed away suddenly on July 18, 2019 in her home. She was born in Rosiclaire, IL on August 23, 1953 to Bertis Eugene Shewmaker and Dorothy May (Pizzala) Williams. Stepdaughter of James A. Williams, Loving mother of James... View Obituary & Service Information