Donna Woolum

CENTERVILLE, Ind. - Donna Woolum, age 52, of Centerville, went to heaven Thursday, April 26, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family. Born March 25, 1960, in Richmond to Robert Earl and Marie Harrison Benjamin, she lived in this area most of her life. Donna was a 1978 graduate of Richmond High School. She was customer service manager at Masterbrand for over 10 years. Donna was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, where she and her husband served as Eucharistic Ministers, and was also a member of Daughters of the American Revolution. She loved scrapbooking, genealogy, gardening, flower arranging, and painting. Donna also enjoyed writing and traveling, where she visited and photographed over 200 lighthouses. She was involved in a local cancer support group. Her faith never wavered during her illness and she was always concerned about others. Survivors include her husband and high school sweetheart, Robin Woolum, to whom she was married November 26, 1977; daughter, Monica Beth (Ricki) Via of Centerville; son, Thomas Benjamin Woolum of Centerville; grandchildren, Desirae Marie Via and Logan Jay 'LJ' Via, both of Centerville; her mother; sister, Denise (John) Maitlen of Richmond; brothers, Danny (Frances) Benjamin of Texas, and Donald (Marta) Benjamin of Virginia; uncles; aunts; cousins; nieces; nephews; and many special friends that she considered to be her extended family. She was preceded in death by her father; grandparents; and a special friend, Darlene. Visitation for Donna Woolum will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at Mills Funeral Home, 405 East Main St., Centerville. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 710 North A St., with Father Todd Riebe officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Mary Catholic Church, 240 South 6th St., Richmond, IN 47374, or American Cancer Society, Wayne County Unit, 4567 Progress Drive, Columbus, IN 47201. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Donna Woolum

March 25, 1960 - April 26, 2012