Donna Lynn Eckert
March 10, 1965 – March 26, 2020
Donna Lynn Eckert, 55, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at her home in Lothian, MD. Donna was born on March 10, 1965 in Clinton, MD to Darrell Ray Hensley and Laura Mae Buchannan. She grew up in Capital Heights, MD, and married Robert L. Eckert on August 6, 2004. Donna was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins, and also enjoyed swimming, playing softball, bowling, and horseshoes. She was a particularly excellent cook, among her many talents. Donna is survived by her husband, Robert Eckert, her children Jennifer Stanley and her husband Kenneth of Zebulon, NC, John “JD” Hannabass and his wife Alora of Raleigh, NC, Justin Hannabass of Jacksonville, FL, her granddaughter Alaina Hannabass of Raleigh, NC, her mother Laura Hensley of Saltville, VA, her sisters Carol Albany of Mechanicsville, VA, Darla Bullard of North Beach, MD, and Drema Hensley of Marion, VA. Donna was preceded in death by her father, Darrell Hensley, and her brothers Kenneth and Danny Hensley.
Due to the Corona Virus pandemic all services will be private. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Visitation
Services
- Private
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Interment
- Private
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27 Mar 2020
1:33pm
Bobby and I are so sorry for your loss of Donna, we remember her well. She was a fun and a very nice person. A lot like Darla. She will be remembered by us all. All our love to you, Kenny, Bobby Eckert and all of the family.
Bobby and Edie Kemp
City
Owings
State
MD
27 Mar 2020
1:58pm
My heart goes out to all of you. My prayers are for you, as well. I know she will be missed and it is hard to understand why. God has His reasons for calling Donna home and some day we will know. Love to all of you and I am truly sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there for you. Love Aunt Phyl
City
Martinsburg
State
West Virginia
27 Mar 2020
2:09pm
Prayers for you and your family.
City
Orange
State
VA
27 Mar 2020
2:57pm
I love you both so much she will be very missed I’m so glad i have spent the last week’s with Donna and bobby she made me laugh so much I will miss her smile and laugh you were loved so much Donna keep an eye on me from the heavens love your niece sherry
City
Lusby
State
Maryland
27 Mar 2020
3:55pm
Uncle Bob you are more of a brother to me and Norman & Dawn. Donna was a lot of fun to be around, always smiling, laughing and cracking jokes. Dinna so liked when I would tease the both of you about having a niece older than you two. We had a lot if great times together when I lived in Maryland with everyone on the beach in Port Republic and wherever we were all together. Donna will be missed dearly and I know you will miss her the most…You to were really good for each other and I am so glad you had all the years you did with Donna. We all love you. All of the family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love your niece Debbie White
City
Christiansburg
State
Virginia
27 Mar 2020
4:35pm
My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to you all. She truly was an amazing cook. Her Lasagna was world famous.
City
Taylorsville
State
North Carolina
27 Mar 2020
5:14pm
So sorry for this loss to the whole family. Donna will live on in the memories of all this who loved her, especially our shared little angel Alaina. Rest In Peace Donna
City
Lexington
State
North Carolina
27 Mar 2020
5:43pm
This is for my uncle Bobby. No way I can imagine your feelings or thoughts that you have right now.I just want you to know that I’m in your corner to help you in any way that I can possible can. I love you and Donna more than you know.You are more than a uncle to me.You have always been like a brother to me. Maybe not with all the right guidance but always there like family should be.You’r my best friend, my brother ,my uncle , my family. Always never forget.I love you and Donna
City
Spotsylvania
State
Virginia
28 Mar 2020
7:50am
Fly high Aunt Donna. You are free from all pain and sickness. Until we meet again.
I pray for God’s comfort, peace and protection over Uncle Bobby and this entire family. Father God guide us and direct us through this time.
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4 NIV
City
Arbutus
State
MD
28 Mar 2020
8:52am
to uncle bob and donnas family were sending prayers and your in our thoughts. always remember the good times she had. you have everyones love and support. sincerely dawn jamison (white) AND FAMILY
City
SPOTSYLVANIA
State
MD
28 Mar 2020
9:02am
This is for my brother Bobby I am so sorry for your lost I cant imagine what your feeling but please know I am here for you, if you need anything please call me. and know that Donna and you are in my thoughts and prayers she will be always in my heart. and be missed.
Love Art
City
Lusby
State
MD
28 Mar 2020
10:13pm
Laura, Darla and Drema, l am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless you in this difficult time and bring you all peace.
Madaline Harris-Warren
City
Noank
State
CT - Connecticut
29 Mar 2020
11:32am
My dear big sissy. For 50 years i have had you to lean on in hard time’s and the best time like at mom’s house when u me and danny was singing motown and mommy thought we all was nuts.i will miss you so much but untill we see each other again please watch over mommy, me and scotty. Please say hi to daddy ,danny and don’t forget missy to. I love you .your baby sis.
City
Saltville
State
Virginia
29 Mar 2020
9:40pm
Dear Darla and family I am so sorry to hear the sad loss of Donna know you all were so close as sisters and best friends. I loved her and Bobby, her love for life, her laughter and kindness to others. My thoughts and prayers for Bobby and help him to know we feel his loss. She was a very special lady. Love you all. 🙏🙏🙏
City
Lusby
State
MD
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Bobby and I are so sorry for your loss of Donna, we remember her well. She was a fun and a very nice person. A lot like Darla. She will be remembered by us all. All our love to you, Kenny, Bobby Eckert and all of the family.
Bobby and Edie Kemp
My heart goes out to all of you. My prayers are for you, as well. I know she will be missed and it is hard to understand why. God has His reasons for calling Donna home and some day we will know. Love to all of you and I am truly sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there for you. Love Aunt Phyl
Prayers for you and your family.
I love you both so much she will be very missed I’m so glad i have spent the last week’s with Donna and bobby she made me laugh so much I will miss her smile and laugh you were loved so much Donna keep an eye on me from the heavens love your niece sherry
Uncle Bob you are more of a brother to me and Norman & Dawn. Donna was a lot of fun to be around, always smiling, laughing and cracking jokes. Dinna so liked when I would tease the both of you about having a niece older than you two. We had a lot if great times together when I lived in Maryland with everyone on the beach in Port Republic and wherever we were all together. Donna will be missed dearly and I know you will miss her the most…You to were really good for each other and I am so glad you had all the years you did with Donna. We all love you. All of the family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love your niece Debbie White
My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to you all. She truly was an amazing cook. Her Lasagna was world famous.
So sorry for this loss to the whole family. Donna will live on in the memories of all this who loved her, especially our shared little angel Alaina. Rest In Peace Donna
This is for my uncle Bobby. No way I can imagine your feelings or thoughts that you have right now.I just want you to know that I’m in your corner to help you in any way that I can possible can. I love you and Donna more than you know.You are more than a uncle to me.You have always been like a brother to me. Maybe not with all the right guidance but always there like family should be.You’r my best friend, my brother ,my uncle , my family. Always never forget.I love you and Donna
Fly high Aunt Donna. You are free from all pain and sickness. Until we meet again.
I pray for God’s comfort, peace and protection over Uncle Bobby and this entire family. Father God guide us and direct us through this time.
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4 NIV
to uncle bob and donnas family were sending prayers and your in our thoughts. always remember the good times she had. you have everyones love and support. sincerely dawn jamison (white) AND FAMILY
This is for my brother Bobby I am so sorry for your lost I cant imagine what your feeling but please know I am here for you, if you need anything please call me. and know that Donna and you are in my thoughts and prayers she will be always in my heart. and be missed.
Love Art
Laura, Darla and Drema, l am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless you in this difficult time and bring you all peace.
Madaline Harris-Warren
My dear big sissy. For 50 years i have had you to lean on in hard time’s and the best time like at mom’s house when u me and danny was singing motown and mommy thought we all was nuts.i will miss you so much but untill we see each other again please watch over mommy, me and scotty. Please say hi to daddy ,danny and don’t forget missy to. I love you .your baby sis.
Dear Darla and family I am so sorry to hear the sad loss of Donna know you all were so close as sisters and best friends. I loved her and Bobby, her love for life, her laughter and kindness to others. My thoughts and prayers for Bobby and help him to know we feel his loss. She was a very special lady. Love you all. 🙏🙏🙏