Donna McDonough

Donna Bee McDonough, 82, of Denver, NC passed away on May 30, 2025, after a long illness.

Donna was born in Mt. Vernon, NY on June 17, 1942, to the late Daniel Donald Conahan and Beatrice Elizabeth Conahan. Along with her parents Donna is preceded in death by Husband Harold McDonough, brother Michael Conahan, and sister Sharon Conahan Boling.

She is survived by sister Patricia Daniel, and brothers Donald, Daniel and Patrick Conahan; Sons Kevin, Timothy, Daniel, Patrick McDonough and Daughter Kathleen McKeever. Additionally, she is survived by her 16 Grandchildren Sean, Olivia, Madeleine, Matthew, Caleb, Caitlyn, Victoria, Jade, Justin, Riona, Max, Allison & Colin McDonough and Michael, Brendan, Ryan McKeever. Additionally, she leaves behind 6 Great Grandchildren Penelope, Lucy, Emma, & Liam McDonough, and Thorin & Khaleesi McKeever.

For much of her career, Donna was an educator for the Howard County Public School System. In her free time, she enjoyed playing soccer and spending time with her family. She was an award-winning Master Gardner. Her talents weren’t limited to the garden, she was an Arts & Crafts hobbyist who specialized in porcelain dolls.

She travelled extensively in her retirement. She enjoyed meeting people and learning other cultures. She moved to Denver, NC in 2024 to be closer to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched.

A Memorial Service will be held on July 12th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Twin Mills Club Clark’s Family Kitchen at Trilogy Denver, NC.

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory.