Pastor Donna Marie Shadd Jamison, entered the Church Triumphant on December 8, 2024, witnessed by her loving family as she obtained her ultimate healing. Pastor Donna was born on October 1, 1969, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the union of Mary Gregory Shadd- Agee and Gus Shadd.

As time would reveal, Donna, who became a beacon of strength, hope and compassion, would be cherished by all who knew her. Moving to Youngstown as a child, she grew up on the south side of town. The proud South High Warrior furthered her secondary education at Eastern Gateway Community College.

With a heart so generous and a spirit so resilient, Donna touched the lives of many, weaving a tapestry of laughter and shared moments that will forever linger in the fabric of time. Always fashionable and chic, Donna enjoyed styling hair. Donna loved to have fun, laugh and enjoy life. She was an unapologetic Steelers Nation football fan.

At the age of 18, Donna united in holy matrimony to Darren Jamison. Although the marriage dissolved, their friendship endured. Together, Donna and Darren Sr. were blessed with four beautiful Jamison children, Ashlee, Aleisha, Darren Jr. “YaYa” and DaBrail all of Youngstown.

Donna devoted her professional life to serving others as a compliance officer in the behavioral health care industry, impacting countless lives during her 10-year tenure at New Beginnings Residential Treatment Center. While at New Beginnings, she was able to minister by loving example and witness to those she served. Her unwavering commitment to fostering hope and healing in the lives of her clients exemplified her nurturing spirit and deep empathy. Pastor Donna made sure they had access to worship services, even providing transportation as needed.

The formation of her faith was foundational as she attended Third Baptist Church as a child. She was extremely active in the church and community creating an expansive network of friends. Accepting her calling to ministry, Donna was ordained to the Office of Pastor by Bishop Robert G. Moore.

Following the leading of the Holy Spirit, she started Sovereign Word of Life Ministries in her dining room. Pastor Donna served at the founding shepherd until she was directed to assist in other ministries within the community. Always faithful to the leading, she returned to New Hope Renewing of The Holy Ghost Church where she labored with Apostle William Taylor and Pastor Betty Taylor.

Pastor Donna took great pride in nurturing and guiding her family in ways of the faith, instilling in them the values of perseverance and kindness. Her gentle spirit and affirming nature, even when facing adversity will forever be a source of inspiration.

A beloved mother, sister, and daughter, Donna leaves behind a legacy of love and connection that will forever echo in the hearts of her family. She is survived by her beloved, Mrs. Mary Agee, and her devoted children, Ashlee, Aleisha, Darren Jr. “YaYa” & DaBrail Jamison, along with bonus daughter Gina “Pooty” Tucker. As a devoted mother, Donna's love for each of them shone brightly throughout her life.

Gone but never forgotten, she leaves cherished memories with her brother Melvin Shadd and her sisters/friends Lisa Rhodes, Doreen Bodrick and Arletha “Gwennie” Morton. Her legacy will be sustained by her grandchildren, Cy’Renity, Cimein, Iya, Luis, Raina, Randale, Lamont, Darren III, Yahir, Kali, Mariah & Cameron whom she loved dearly. Donna leaves a rich legacy which is emboldened by an expansive score of family and friends.

When Donna’s faith became sight, she was escorted to the ancestral table of the elders which included her father Gus Shadd, grandmother Money Gregory, and brothers, Ronald Shadd, Kenny Shadd and Hirman Shadd, all who preceded her into eternity.

As we grieve the loss of this extraordinary woman, we will also celebrate the love, joy, and wisdom she brought into our lives. It was always in the embrace of her faith where Donna found solace and purpose.

The community is invited to honor her life on Saturday December 14, 2024, at Mount Calvary Pentecostal, 1812 Oakhill Ave, Youngstown, OH. There will be a public viewing at 10:00 AM allowing all who wish to pay their respects to do so. The Celebration of Life Services will be officiated by Dr. Isaac W. Black Jr. and Bishop James Robinson will be the celebrant.

Following the services, Pastor Donna will be laid to rest with a committal service at Tod Homestead Cemetery. Donna’s memory will remain a blessing, and her legacy live on in the hearts of a great host of family and friends. Her boundless love and unwavering support nurtured bonds that surpass the constraints of mortality, creating a legacy of compassion that will endure eternally.

During this intimate time of need, the beloved family of Pastor Donna Marie Shadd Jamison elected to entrust the Ministry of Comfort & Care and After-Care Arrangements to the J. E. Washington Funeral Services, 2234 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown OH 330.782.8500