Donna Lee Spitler Mitchell

Donna Lee Spitler Mitchell of Wetumpka, Alabama, passed away on July 23, 2024. She was born October 17, 1945 to Donavin C. and Margaret Campbell Spitler. She graduated from Fairborn High School and received a BA in Education from Tennessee Tech. University. Donna was a member /captain of many twirling teams throughout her high school and college years.

After college graduation, Donna taught elementary school at various military posts of her spouse and she was a member of the Air Force Officers Wives Club. She had a keen interest in travel and enjoyed numerous overseas military posts including England, Taiwan, and Korea. In recent years, Donna moved from Wetumpka, AL to Elgin, SC to be closer to family. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her ten grandchildren.

Donna is survived by her husband, AF Colonel (ret) David A. Mitchell; son, USMC SSgt (ret) Andrew T. Millett (April), grandsons, Alex and Aaron, Fredericksburg, VA; daughter, Meredith L. Hanson (AF MSgt (ret) David), granddaughters, Megan and Katie, Dalzell, SC; stepdaughters, Heather Mitchell McAlister (Eric), grandsons, Paul and Austin , Frisco, TX; Alison Mitchell Nogay (Blake), granddaughters, Emma, Madeline, Lauren and Julianna, Leander, TX); brother, William Spitler (Ric) New York, NY; sister, Barbara Spitler Boettcher, Asheville, NC; brother, Richard Spitler (Terry): brother, Thomas Spitler (Diane), Beavercreek, OH. She also had many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Donna will be interred August 24, 2024 in Asheville, NC and a Celebration of Life memorial will follow.

In Lieu of flowers, please make contributions to your local ASPCA.

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