Donna Lori Dunnings, former Chief Financial Officer for Cook County government, peacefully passed away on the morning of Saturday, June 13, 2020. She was 55-years-old and had courageously battled Multiple Sclerosis for more than a decade.
Donna was born to Derrick W. and Cleopatra Stroger Dunnings on December 20, 1964, in Helena, Arkansas. Her parents had waited many years to welcome a child to the family and were excited when she arrived.
Donna confessed a hope in Christ early in life at New Light Baptist Church in Helena. She had a big heart, loved her daughters to no end and, somehow, always managed to take care of everyone around her.
Donna was always a bright student in school. She graduated from Central High School in 1983, with honors. She received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and her Master’s Degree in Finance and Business Management from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Both schools were also her mother’s alma maters. Donna Dunnings also has been a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated since 1991.
Donna was very devoted and worked diligently for Cook County government for many years before her retirement.
Donna L. Dunnings was preceded in death by both of her parents; her grandparents, John and Ella Stroger, Sr. and Derrick Dunnings, Sr. and Martha Winston; her two beloved uncles, former Cook County Board President John H. Stroger, Jr., and James E. Stroger. She also leaves two daughters, Martia Cheryl Sidney and Meygan Clea Lewis (both of Chicago), two aunts Bessie Grayson and Yonnie Stroger (both of Chicago), one sister, Trudi Dunnings Royston (James) of Lakeland, Tennessee, one niece, Rae Lorin Royston. She also leaves a host of cousins, Lynn Stroger, Todd Stroger, Charles Murray, Phyllis Murray, Ronald Murray, Gwendolyn Martin, Patricia Murray-Newby, and her loving Godparents, Rubye and John Patterson.
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My thoughts and prayers goes out to the family. REST IN PEACE CLASSMATE
Benita (HARMON) Page
TO TRUDI & FAMILY PLEASE TREASURE THOSE BEAUTIFUL & FUN MEMORIES OF DINNA & MAY THE PEACE OF GOD WHICH SURPASSSETH ALL UNDERSTANDING!!!! B WITH U & FAMILY FOREVER MORE!!!! Sincerely, FELICIA KING-BROWN @ Family Thelma King & Family
FELICIA KING-BROWN
Our sincere prayers and pare with Donna’s family ant this time of grief and loss. Donna was a neighbor of our as we lived in the same block on Holly street in Helena. To the family, cherish the fond memories you have of Donna. Take consolation in knowing that Donna has been , Blessed, Healed, Delivered and Set Free. GOD provides a word of comfort in 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 13-18. Respectfully Marion & Stephanie King Collierville, TN Mrs Thelma King, Felicia Brown, Nathan Jerome King, Rev Thomas King Jr. Sherwood King, Susan King Kincaid & Basil Kincaid
Marion King
My god you and your family
BoBo Family
RIL Donna until we meet again!! I know you’re in a better place I just wished we had had more time to catch up on old times. I’ll always remember the last words we spoke to each other. You said, “I love you, Evelyn we’re fam” and I said I love you too and we’re definitely fam. I love you Big Bird...from Oscar the grouch!!! You were the only person who could call me that! Your family have my deepest condolences and prayers!!!!
Evelyn Thomas
To the family of Donna Dunnings, please accept my deepest sympathies. Donna was a ray of sunshine in our lives. Her laugh, smile, and loving-warmth will be extremely missed. God placed his daughter here on earth to touch our lives. Now he has called her back to him. You will be missed down here, but I know that you are in a better place and at peace. Take your rest my sister along with your parents and grandparents. Jr. Petty.
Elijah Petty, Jr.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nolan, Carolyn, and Tiffany Quarrells
My sincerest thoughts and prayers are sent over the miles to the family of Donna Dunnings. May God\'s love fill your heart and His peace give you comfort.
Zondrah W. Greene
Donna was a beautiful person and will be missed. Condolences to the Stroger-Dunnings family. RIP
Betty Torres
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