Donna Jean (Daniel) Eberhart

Donna Jean (Daniel) Eberhart age 85 passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at home, surrounded by loved ones.

She was the beloved wife of Charles Eberhart, celebrating over 59 years of marriage. They were married on February 13th , 1960, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shelbyville, IN.

Loving mother of Debra Eberhart (Englewood, FL) and C. David Eberhart (Michelle) (Shelbyville, IN).

Adoring grandmother of Ty Eberhart and Jacob Ray.

Sister to Jo Ann (Daniel) Guest, and Aunt to many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband Charles B. Eberhart; parents John G. Daniel, Dorcus P. (Hey) Daniel; and brothers John (Jack) Daniel and Robert (Dick) Daniel.

Donna was born in Shelby County on November 13th, 1938, and was a graduate of Flat Rock High School (1956). Donna was a cosmetologist for 35 years. She operated her own salon, Donna’s Beauty Shop, for 33 years. When not working in the salon, she was helping her husband on the Eberhart Family Farm in Southwestern Shelby County. After retirement she worked part time for 20 years at Publix Supermarkets in Venice FL where she and Charles retired in the winters. She was a founding member of the Southwestern High School Athletic Boosters Club. Donna enjoyed playing Bridge and Tripoli with her friends. She was an avid gardener and spent her free time enjoying her flowers, garden, and hummingbirds.

In accordance with Donna’s wishes a Celebration of Life will be held at the Eberhart Family Farm on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at noon.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Online condolences may be shared with Donna’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.