Donna Jean Robson (née King) passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 6, 2026.
Born November 21, 1946, in Hickory, North Carolina, Donna joined the United States Marine Corps after high school, where she met and later married the love of her life, James “Jim” Robson. Following their service, the couple moved from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to Jim’s hometown of Lewistown, Ohio, in 1967.
Donna was a talented seamstress and baker, well known throughout the community for her beautiful cakes and other baked goods. She earned the affectionate nickname “Cookie Lady” for her amazing sugar cookies. For generations of area families, no holiday or special occasion was complete without those wonderful cookies.
Donna is survived by her beloved husband, Jim; daughter Tina McNamara (James); son James Robson (Ann); grandsons Stephen McNamara (Sydney) and Michael McNamara (Jaydin); granddaughter Allison Rehmert (Brandon); and grandson Mason Wine (Chelsea). She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Bexley, Oliver, Sawyer, Henley, Leighton, Layla, and Ryder.
A memorial service to celebrate Donna’s life will be led by Pastor Rob Kilgore at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St., Lakeview. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Otterbein Green Hills or Universal Home Health and Hospice Care.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.
