FRANKLIN - Donna Nickel, 65, passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Ft. Myers, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Gene and Wanda Johnson.
Donna was co-founder of “The Walk” skateboard ministry and was a strong witness of her faith in Jesus Christ.
She enjoyed crocheting, reading, sewing, and making wreaths and flower arrangements.
Donna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, and “Mom” in spirit to countless others. She worked for Macon County Schools at East Franklin Elementary as a library technology assistant.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Douglas Nickel; her daughter, Jennifer Nickel Phillips (Zach); her son, Johnathan Nickel (Catharina); her granddaughter and “sunshine,” Willow Mae Phillips (“I got you SheiShei”); and her sisters, Suzanne Keen and Marla Rochelle. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Gene and Wanda Johnson; and her brothers Eugene “Jim” Johnson and Terry Johnson.
A celebration of life is planned for Dec. 7, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 66 Harrison Ave. in Franklin. A time of sharing and fellowship will follow.
In memory of Donna, and in lieu of flowers or gifts, donations may be made to the Donna Nickel Memorial Scholarship at Western Carolina University, One University Way, 201 H. F. Robinson Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (make checks payable to “WCU Foundation” with “Donna Nickel Memorial Scholarship” in the memo line.)
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.