11/27/2024
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Donna Jean Cooper, 74, of Ft. Mitchell, KY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
Donna was born on October 11, 1950, in Covington, KY and spent her life dedicated to both her work and her family. She had a long and fulfilling career, working for over 30 years as a systems administrator with the Airport Police Department. After her retirement, Donna's love for her family continued to shine brightly. Even in retirement, she continued working to ensure she could spoil and support her loved ones.
A creative spirit, Donna was a gifted seamstress who could craft anything with her hands, from intricate clothing to household items. Her creativity extended beyond her craft to a deep appreciation for American history, especially the Civil War. She enjoyed traveling to historic sites, with a particular fondness for Gettysburg and other Civil War reenactment locations. Her love of history and travel was matched by her enjoyment of life’s simpler pleasures, especially the family tradition of attending dinner and a show at the Aronoff Center for the Arts in Cincinnati.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Ray Arthur and Eula Jean Sims; brothers, Donnie Sims and Roy Sims; and son, Christopher Ellis.
She is survived by her son, Andy (Shannon) Ellis; grandchildren: Makenna (Brett) Stegner, Zane (Lacy) Shoemaker and Drew Ellis; great-granddaughter, Eleanor Stegner; and sister, Susan (Don) Schooler.
A celebration of Donna’s life will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024, from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM at Linnemann Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 30 Commonwealth Ave., Erlanger, KY 41018. Donna will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park during a private burial service.
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