Donna Jayne Shupe, 87, of Elkville, passed away at 3:25 P.M., Sunday, November 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
She had been a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 21 years.  Donna was a member of the Elkville Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher and member of the WMU of the church.  Donna was a former member of the A-Way-We-Go Campers.  She was also a member of The Card Club that included her dear friends for over 50 years.  She enjoyed knitting, quilting, and sewing and donated her handy work to local organizations.
She was born November 21, 1936 in Elkville, IL, the daughter of Henry and Della Opal (Addison) Cochran.
Donna married Delbert L. Shupe on October 30, 1954 in Elkville, IL, and he preceded her in death on July 25, 2014.
She is survived by one daughter - Susan Smith and husband Tom of De Soto, one son - Allen Shupe and wife Colleen of Du Quoin, six grandchildren - Sara Fraser, Nathan Shupe and wife Casey, Leah Helbig and husband Corey, Danielle Shupe, Tyler Smith, and Erin Kirchner and husband Ryan, seven great grandchildren - Blair, Jace, Olivia, Kennedy, Dawson, Atlas, and River, one brother - Gene Cochran and wife Pat of Elkville, several nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son - Eric Shupe, two brothers - Donald and Joe Cochran, and two sisters - Mary Schmidt and Barbara Watson.
Funeral services will be at Noon, Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Elkville Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Slone officiating.
Friends may call from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday at the Elkville Baptist Church in Elkville.
Burial will be in the Elkville Cemetery in Elkville.
Friends may make memorials to Elkville Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.