Donna Marie Burgess Stahel was the most loving, joyful, selfless wife, mother, Nana, and great Nana who passed away after a valiant battle with cancer.
Born on July 19, 1955 in Phoenix, Arizona, Donna was the daughter of Gene Autry Burgess and Jenny Whitney Burgess. She was devoted to her family, having passed away by her father and brother Donald R. Burgess, but leaves to cherish her eternal memory, her husband Ervin D. Stahel. her son, Jimmy Satterfield (Saisha); her daughter, Jeannie Jones (Chad); her daughters-in-law, Michelle Stabelen (Jamie), Shannon Schwartz (Garrett) and Stephanie Stahel. Brother, John Burgess. Grandchildren, Skyler (Corey), Alexis, Ethan, Cody, Delaney, Nicholas, Keely, Graham, Lauren, Tyler, Danny, Lily, and Elijah. It was hard to see her great-grandson Kylen Devon Tripp come into the world.
Donna was a man of many talents. She has worked as a bank teller, a library assistant for the Camden County School System, a computer instructor for the COA Small Business Center, worked for the local insurance and accounting offices, and worked for Walmart for many years. Donna worked for many years as co-owner and manager of Pelican Marina at the Circle II restaurant, along with her husband. She was now the owner and manager of Kin Folk Ax in downtown Elizabeth City.
Donna loved making stained glass and other home crafts and was very talented. Recently, her handmade card. She has excelled at being a very supportive wife and mother over the years. Donna will be very lonely.
She also leaves Georgia’s beloved Krystal, Bailey, and Brooklyn behind to cherish the memories.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the Twyford Memorial Chapel and will be officiated by Reverend Scott Taylor. Burial will take place at West Lawn Cemetery. The family will welcome friends and relatives to visit Twyford Memorial Chapel and their daughter’s home at 650 Okisco Road in Elizabeth City, NC on Monday, May 8, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. . Donna’s service is live streamed. Visit her obituary page www.TwifordFH.com View the live stream.
Donna requested eco-friendly balloons instead of flowers. The mother said, “
I want a balloon, and if I don’t get to heaven, I can hold on to a free balloon ride. ”
Mom, don’t worry.
Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 assists the Stahel family. Condolences and memories can be shared www.TwifordFH.com.
