Donna Marie Vance, 63, of Richlands, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday August 25, 2025.

Born on August 4, 1962 in Bluefield WV, she was the daughter of David Ryan and the late Catherine Bowles.

Donna was of the Christian faith and enjoyed reading her Bible. She had a passion for gardening, her animals and diamond painting. She especially loved spending time with her family and spoiling her grandchildren.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband Ershell S. Vance, her sister Elizabeth (Libby) Ryan and niece Christina Woodward.

Donna is survived by her father David Ryan of Green Valley, WV, son Jessie Woody and wife

Cynthia of Pounding Mill, VA, daughter Tonya Shortt and companion James Sellers of Richlands, VA, daughter Leeanna Elder and husband Robert (Bobby) of Richlands, VA, son David Woody and wife Rhiannon (Ree) of Pounding Mill, VA.

Stepson Steven Vance and wife Cheryl and family of Grundy VA, stepdaughter Victoria Wells and husband Gabriel and family of Richlands, VA. Sister Angela Poole and husband Steve of NC. Grandchildren Cody White, Jordan Harris, Blake Elder, Daniel Woody, Brayleigh Woody and Kaitlyn Woody. Five great grandchildren and one special niece.

Friends and family may visit on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Dudley Memorial and Mortuary Service in Bluefield, VA.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Donna Marie Vance will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday August 28, 2025 at Dudley's Memorial in Bluefield VA with pastor Tony Miller officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Jessie Woody, David Woody, Cody White, Blake Elder and Daniel Woody. Burial will follow at Maple Hills Cemetery.