Donna Merrill Carr
February 19, 1962 - January 13, 2019
Donna Merrill Carr, 56, of Lanexa, VA, passed away January 13, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Donna was her family’s hero! For more than 30 years, Donna worked for 7-Eleven Corporation where she was admired and loved by her coworkers. She always put other people first and never met a stranger. Vacationing with her family in Ocean City, MD was a great joy for Donna, as was baking everyone’s favorite cookies at Christmas time. She was an avid supporter of the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life. Donna will be loved and greatly missed by all who knew her. Donna was preceded in death by her sister, Glori Ann Merrill. She is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, Joseph “Joe” Carr; her two sons, Corey and Casey Carr; her parents, Donald and Jerrie Merrill; her brother, Barry Merrill; Godparents, Tom and Carolyn Merrill; mother-in-law, Geneva Carr; four grandchildren, Cameron, Colton, Kiernan and Liam; nephew, Tyler Merrill; and numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A celebration of life will be held 2 PM Thursday, January 17th at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Donna Merrill Carr, 56, of Lanexa, VA, passed away January 13, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Donna was her family’s hero! For more than 30 years, Donna worked for 7-Eleven Corporation where she was admired and loved by... View Obituary & Service Information