Obituary of Donna Ruth Brachear

Donna Ruth Brachear, 75, of Girard, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at her residence in Girard, IL. Donna was born on June 11, 1946 to Albert and Edith (Manion) Tucker in Rochester, IL. She married Steven Brachear on September 1, 2001 in Riverton, IL. Donna worked in the laundry department at St. John's Hospital in Springfield for 29 years, retiring in 2009. She loved dogs and enjoyed keeping them for other friends and family. Donna is survived by her husband of 20 years, Steven Brachear of Girard, IL; three sisters, Norma Wells of Virden, IL, Beverly Bromm of Olney, IL and Shirley Henry of Virden, IL; three brothers, Ronald (Joann) Tucker of Taylorville, IL, Lester (Sherry) Tucker of Springfield, IL, Albert "Gene" (Donna) Tucker of Rockester, IL; three grandsons, Aaron Baker, Gordon Painter, T.J. Painter; granddaughter, Alissa, as well as several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Donna was preceded in death by her parents; son, Kenneth; sisters, Alberta Bradford, Mary Harter and Alice Sinkhorn, as well as a brother, Keith Tucker. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 9:00 to 11:00 am at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Girard, IL. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 at the funeral home with Rev. Victor Angulo officiating Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022, 11:00 am at the Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Girard, IL, with Rev. Victor Angulo, officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Elmwood Cemetery, Litchfield, IL. Memorials are suggested to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Online condolences can be given at www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Girard is in charge of arrangements.