Donna J. McGaughey

Donna J. McGaughey of Greenfield passed away unexpectedly in her home on April 13, 2023.

The daughter of Hubert L. McGaughey and Ruth M. (Keeney) McGaughey, Donna was born on April 1, 1962 in Greencastle.

She attended Bainbridge Elementary School and graduated from North Putnam High School in 1980. Donna then attended Indiana Central University, where she graduated in 1985 with a degree in nursing. She would proudly note that she was a member of Indiana Central’s last graduating class. In 1986, the name was changed to the University of Indianapolis.

The enjoyments of her life were spending time with her family, raising and showing Polled Dorset sheep with her son and cherishing all of her good friendships, including so many of her co-workers

over the years. Donna loved spending time with her boys and grandkids.

Donna spent countless hours in the barns with Michael, lambing and working with their sheep. She loved watching baby lambs race around the barn and thoroughly enjoyed the sheep folks that she met all across the country.

Donna had many friends that she loved dearly, including several made during her 38 years as a labor and delivery nurse at IU Health Methodist and Riley Hospitals.

In addition to her mother, Ruth McGaughey, Donna is also survived by her sons, Matthew (wife Sara) Pope and Michael Pope (girlfriend Staci Hall). She leaves behind three grandchildren that loved her dearly, Sean Poteet, Garth Pope and George Pope. Donna is also survived by three siblings, Nancy McGaughey (Sally Skillman), Vonda (Ted) McGaughey and James (Diane) McGaughey. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Donna now walks the barnlots of Heaven with her father, Hubert McGaughey, who preceded her in

death.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20 from 4-7 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. U.S. 40, Greenfield. A funeral service will be held at the mortuary on Friday, April 21 at 11 a.m. with viewing one hour prior to the service. Pastors Mark Havel and Matthew Kuhn will be

officiating. Burial will follow at Asbury Cemetery in Morristown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to https://gofund.me/a9973dba.