Donna Speers, 61, of Apopka, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday morning, January 17, 2023.
A woman of unwavering faith, Donna trusted in Jesus Christ alone as her Savior as a child at Powers Drive Baptist Church. Donna was quick-witted, generous, artistic, and courageous; she had a loving and generous heart, and dedicated her life to serving Jesus, by serving others. Donna graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University (College) in December 1990 and one week later married the love of her life, Bruce Speers. Donna’a two greatest joys were being a wife and a mother.
Donna was a loving and devoted mother to her two daughters, Priscilla, and Hannah.
Donna was born November 8, 1961 in Winter Park, Florida to the late James P. Hiers and Helen (Gatch) Draper. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Bruce Speers III.
She is survived by her daughters Priscilla Lee Speers and Hannah Bruce Speers; siblings: Valerie Springfield, Karen (Chuck) Minish, Jeff Hiers, and Kathleen (Chuck) Shanks; nieces and nephews: Ryan, Rachel, Jeffrey, Laura, Samuel, Jake, Patrick, Josh, Jonah, and Juniper; and many other extended family members and friends whose lives she touched throughout the years.
Visitation and Funeral services will be at LifePoint Church 3551 E Orange Avenue Eustis 32736. Visitation Friday, January 20, 2023 from 6-8pm. Funeral Saturday January 21 1:00pm at the church and 2:30 Graveside services at Pine Forest Cemetery in Mt Dora, with Pastors Pedro Linares and JP Pearson officiating.
Loomis Funeral Home, Apopka.
In Donna’s memory, contributions may be made to Compassion International
Attn: Sponsor Donor Processing
12290 Voyager Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Florida Baptist Children’s Homes, Sanctity of Human Life
1015 Sikes Boulevard
Lakeland, FL 33815
New Path Pregnancy Resource Centers
805 W 6th Street
Marysville, OH 43040