Mrs. Donna Kay West Evans, 53, of Albany, Georgia departed this life on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. in the Christ Love and Compassion Ministries Church, 112 2nd Street East, Leesburg, Georgia 31763.

Public viewing will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Meadows Funeral Home, 315 Madison Street, Albany, Georgia 31701.

Interment will follow in the Crown Hill Mausoleum, 1907 Dawson Road, Albany, Georgia 31701.

Donna Kay Evans was born September 20, 1970, to Mr. Joria Lee West Sr and Mary West in Leesburg, Ga the sixth child of seven children.

Donna matriculated through the Lee County School System and graduated from Lee County High School in 1988. She furthered her education at Albany Technical College and graduated with an Associate Degree in Business Logistics.

Donna made her career as a homemaker and served as a personal care assistant for many years. Donna loved serving others and never met a stranger. She lived a life of servitude, and the lord continued to bless her for her sacrifices and labor of love.

Donna received salvation at a young age in the home of her parents. She attended House of God Saints in Christ Inc. of Leesburg, Ga under the pastoral leadership of the late Bishop Andrew Caldwell Sr. and later united with Spirit of Truth Prayer & Intersession Ministries and served faithfully as the church secretary for many years. Donna accepted her call to the ministry and was licensed as a minister of the gospel to preach and teach the word of God. Donna knew that God had called her to greater works and would later accept her gift as a prophet of the lord. Donna would later be affirmed and licensed as a prophet by her pastor, Apostle Wayne Grant.

Donna was a worshipper who loved to sing and dance before the lord. She sang for several years with the praise and worship team and the choir. Donna was also a founding member of the Spirit of David Dance Ministry.

Donna loved the word of God. She would spend countless hours studying the word and seeking the lord for revelation, knowledge, and understanding. Donna believed in the power of prayer and lived a life of intercession. She would spend hours before the lord in her prayer room. Donna was known as an encourager; her welcoming spirit always exemplified the love of God.

Donna had a smile that would radiate the astrosphere. Her family will miss the laughter, jokes, and kisses. She was the diva and fashionista of the family. She loved to shop, travel, and decorate.

Donna met the love of her life Boddy Evans Jr., and they were united into holy matrimony on March 20, 1999. Their martial union was blessed with 2 children Da’Juanna Evans and Donovan Evans.

Donna loved her family and held them close to her heart. Donna never allowed her children to lack anything. She made a way for her children, and they will always cherish her in their hearts.

Donna was preceded in death by her loving mother: Mary West, Father-in-law: Bobby Evans Sr., and Sisters-in-law: Lakesha Evans and Sherrie West.

Donna leaves a legacy to her loving husband of 25 years Bobby Evans Jr. Children; Da’Juanna Evans and Donovan Evans. Father; Joria Lee West Sr. four sisters; Pastor Geraldine (James) Streeter, Delorise (Kelvin) Collier, Angela (Patrick) Wingfield, and Marilyn Adams. Two brothers; Joria (Darlin) West Jr., and Casey West. Mother-In-Law: Carolyn Evans. Brother-In Law: Reginald (Ann) Evans, Sister-In-Law; Sabrina Evans. God Children: Andria Fluellen, Odessa Grant, Jazlyn Lake, Hendrix Young, Ava White. Best Friend: Apostle Wayne Grant. A host of Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Spirit of Truth Prayer Intercession Ministries, and Christ Love & Compassion Church Families.

Meadows Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.