Donna Coble

Donna May Bowder Coble, 85, born September 14th, 1935 in Jamestown, ND to Clarence and Olena Bowder. Donna passed away March 7th, 2021 in Green Cove Springs, FL. She is preceded in death by both parents, her husband Ruben L. Coble and her daughter Deanna McGrail. Donna is survived by: five children,Susan Blocksom, (Doug), Brian Brown, (Cindy), Pat Brown, (Luann),Lore Moore Merry McGrail, (Roy); fourteen, Grandchildren, Jason and Jonathan Blocksom, Timothy, Matthew and Rebecca McGrail, Elliott, Danielle, Geoff and Kaitlyn Brown, Ben and Kayla Brown, Joshua and Eric Brown and Kyle Moore; twenty eight, great grandchildren, Mia, Samantha, Jay, Stella and Sophie Blocksom, Dylan, Marley, Izaac, Abby, Abbey, Hailey, Ethan, Harlie, Hunter, Tucker, Ryan, Brianna, Colton and Jackson, Kambri, Hudson, Nohla and Jonah Brown, Harbor and Renly Witt, Alizama and Aurora Brown, and Hamza Moore. Donna was a great mother, grandmother and great grandmother and a trust worthy friend to many. Donna's first love after the LORD was her family. She always made herself available to her children to help them anyway she possibly could, physically, financially, emotionally and spiritually. She took care of children and grandchildren when parents were not able. Volumes could be written about her acts of kindness and compassion. Her family and her service to the Lord were her priorities and greatest treasures. After the death of her husband Rube and a period of grieving, Donna went on to spend many happy years out West starting a successful business in Reno, NV. During her time in Reno, she helped to start and fund a Christian School. Donna also liked to travel to visit her children and family around the United States. One of her personal favorite places on earth would have been Hawaii and was blessed to make several trips with her closest friend.She loved all people and went out of her way to introduce herself as Grandma Donna, giving what she called a Big Jesus Hug to people she knew and strangers too. Donna's wardrobe consisted mostly of T-Shirts giving a testimony to her faith in Jesus. It was a way to open a door with people to share the hope she had in Him. Donna would explain that she had a special connection with the Lord who heard and answered her prayers she would say that prayers are answered in His time, so you had to be patient. Donna would ask if you had any prayer requests she could take to the Lord for you. Of note though, she especially went out of her way to thank service people from all branches of the military service, police and firemen. In fact, she often, throughout the year, would take cookies that she made, (Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin) to local fire and police stations as a way to show appreciation for their dedicated service. Christmas 2020, she started to pass the mantel on to great granddaughters, who helped to bake and deliver cookies to the local firehouse and police station. She was known by most as a prayer warrior and she wore the title with a badge of honor. If you ever had a chance to walk by her room first thing in the morning, even before the break of dawn and into late morning, you would find her reading her Bible and praying over her list of people and needs. She would often say her work here was not done, she had much to do for the Lord still and she was not ready to go home yet. She loved what she did. As earthly treasures go, where moth and rust destroy and thieves steal, these were not important to Donna. Her treasures were laid up in heaven. Her motivation was to carry out the two greatest commands; to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Kernan Blvd. Baptist Church 4000 Kernan Blvd. South, Jacksonville, FL 32224 on May 15th at 11:00 AM, followed by a luncheon for invited guests. Donna had many charities that she loved, but probably the two closest to her heart was Haiti Bible Mission and Creating a Mighty Generation, CAMG, in India. The support goes to Christian Orphanages to support homeless children. If you wish to send a memorial gift please send donations on behalf of Donna Coble to:www.metrograce.orgSelect Donations at the top of the page this takes you to donation pageSelect donate at the bottom of the page, this gives you the page to work fromSelect Amount to give in $'sSelect Credit or DebitSelect Special Instructions and provide the charity you wish to give to. Fill in the Credit/ Debit information for the card Fill in contact information so a receipt can be sent and year in contributions for taxesThen select donate now If you are like Donna and love Winne the Pooh, you will enjoy, as she did, some of these WTP quotes."Sometimes in life we just need a hugno words, no advice, just a hug to make you feel better""You can't stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to youyou have to go to them sometimes.""We didn't know we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun."Piglet asked, "We'll be friends for ever won't we pooh?" "Even longer" Pooh replied. "A hug", said Pooh, "is always just the right size."These quotes are a beautiful reflection of who Donna May Bowder Coble was All of your family and friends love you and we will all miss you!

Donna Coble

September 14, 1935 - March 7, 2021