Donna Lautenschleger

Donna Kay Lautenschleger, 76, of Seagrove, North Carolina, departed from this world peacefully after battling illness in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 16, 2024.

Donna attended high school at Seagrove High School. She remained friends and have fond memories of former classmates to this day. She soon met the love of her life and best friend, Roy Lautenschleger and married on August 12, 1966. As they grew their family, they lived in Michigan, Asheboro, Morehead City, and later in life considered Asheboro, NC, home again.

Donna had a gentle heart, warm spirit and was a fierce advocate for her family. Known for her straightforward manner and insightful wisdom, she had a unique ability to explain the complexities of life in ways that resonated with those around her. She had an infectious sense of humor and could find a way to bring laughter into the most challenging moments. Whether it be beating you in a late-night game of Rummy or Spades, her house rules of NO visual cues or hand signals were as strong as her love for lemon-flavored anything. Donna cared little for the material things of this world, believing instead of the value of people for who they truly were, not for what they had. Her unwavering devotion to nurturing those around her was a cornerstone of her character. She instilled this same sense of character and responsibility in her family, expecting them to do the same for others. Her legacy of compassion and understanding will continue to live on in the hearts of all those fortunate enough to know her.

Donna is survived by her husband of 58 years, Roy Lautenschleger; their three children, Jason Lautenschleger (Melissa Poraczky) of Sanford, Kathy L. Graham (Gregory Graham) of New Bern, Barbara Johnson (James Johnson, Jr.) of Asheboro; grandchildren, Jimmy Johnson, Amanda Brady, Jennifer Graham, Kristen Graham, Steve Graham; great grandchildren, Maddie, Cayden, Camden, Abbey, E.J., Victoria; sisters, Faye Hurley, Judy Williamson, Sharon Thomas; brothers, Bill Loggains, Gary Loggains; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Donna was preceded in death by her mother, Beulah Loggains; father, Earnest Clayton "Doc" Loggains; brothers, Ray Loggains, Jerry Loggains; sister, Betty Harrell. Donna was one of nine beloved children. Our family has also mourned the loss of her brother-in-law, Gene Hurley; and sister-in-law, Claudette Loggains.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Brian Faircloth officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the burial at the family home.