Donna Lynn Ladner Cruse, 57, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, October 13, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospice, Gulfport, MS.
Donna was born on September 6, 1960 in Biloxi, MS. She graduated from Biloxi High School and attended Mississippi Gulf Community College. She worked as a cashier at National Food Store. Donna was a talented gymnast as a child. She loved music, painting, drawing, the beach, and being with her family.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Ladner and Loralye Ferrill Ladner.
She is survived by her daughter, Joanna Ladner Owens; grandson, Colton Owens; sister, Tracey Ladner Gillespie; nephews, Eric Gillespie and Randall Gillespie; and niece, Kristen Gillespie.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at The Bridge United Methodist Church in D'Iberville, MS at 2:00pm. Friends may visit 1:00-2:00pm. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.