Judy Carol Donahue

Judy Carol Donahue, 78, of Branchland peacefully went to be with The Lord February 17, 2025 after a short and unexpected illness. She was born in Ranger, WV and was the daughter of the late Fred and Cuba Browning. She was wed to the love of her life, the late Gary "Smokey" Donahue, for fifty-six years.  She will also be reunited with her beautiful nephew Alex Surber, age 2, who took the hand of our Lord 32 years ago.

She is survived by her daughter, Beth Gross (Richard), of Branchland, WV and her son, Chad White (Britany) of Ranger, WV. Judy was also a loving "Mimi" to five grandchildren, Ethan Gross, Mason Gross, Hailey White, Kendra White, and Kenzie White. She is also survived by two siblings-Joyce Chapman (Mark) of Gallipolis, OH and Craig Browning of Huntington, WV. She is also leaving behind her most beloved aunt, Joy Plybon of Maryville, TN and one exceptionally special brother-in-law, Jerry "Shine" Donahue (Urna) of Midkiff, WV. 

Judy's life was greatly touched and enriched by the love and companionship she found in her niece, Robbie Donahue Isaacs. Judy was a member of CenterPoint Baptist Church as well as a loving and faithful friend to Branchland United Baptist Church. 

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 23, 2025 at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home in West Hamlin, WV with Rev. Lonnie Gore and Rev. Earl Ramey officiating.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

The burial will be conducted on Monday, February 24 at 11am, Ridge Lawn Memorial Park, Huntington, WV. Pallbearers will be Ethan and Mason Gross, Brandon and Ryan Browning, Mark Chapman, and Okey Noe.