Donna Marie Ferrell, age 57, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away suddenly on May 14th, 2023, leaving behind her beacon of light and love for all who knew her. She was a gentle soul and will be greatly missed. Her departed grandmother, Margaret Marie Squires, and aunt, Carol Anne Banks, will welcome her to heaven. Donna is survived by her partner in life, Wally Nowacki; loving parents, Richard and Margaret Van Tassell; beloved daughter, Ashley Ferrell; caring brother and his wife, Joseph and Sarah Brocia; aunt and uncle, Marie and Vincent Letteri; maternal cousins, Mary Curtis-Gedney and James M. Curtis; stepchildren, April Nowacki and Wallace Nowacki; and many other loving relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 19th, 2023.