Donna J. Nord

Donna Jean "Dee" Nord (née Daugherty) died unexpectedly and peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Mar 28, 2016 in Indianapolis at the age of 68. During her final three weeks in Community North Hospital, her faith, loving, and giving personality inspired each person she met.
Born on Aug 22, 1947 in Evansville, Donna graduated from Lockyear Business College and worked in the Evansville area until she retired and moved to Noblesville in 2007.
A creative, loving, and accomplished seamstress, Donna was affectionately known as "Nana" by her grandchildren. She loved life, and was adored by her family and friends. She was a woman of courage and perseverance leaving her legacy of children and grandchildren inspired by her values of love, faith, hope, family, education, and sacrificial giving.
Donna is survived by her daughter, Kimberly (Nord) Schneider and children, Grant, Savana, Bridget, and Morgan of Haubstadt, IN; her son, Andrew Nord, wife Brittany, and children, Dominic and Dakota of Fishers, IN; her sisters, Michelle Fehd (Dale), Smithfield, VA and Christine Cool (Marshall), San Jose, CA; and former spouse, Jerry Nord (Connie), Evansville, IN.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Bonnie Daugherty, of Evansville; and brother, Robert Daugherty of Indianapolis.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled from 1:00-3:00 PM on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Randall and Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Rd, in Fishers. Reverend Russell Allanson will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Donna's life.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The American Cancer Society or The Humane Society for Hamilton County.
The family would like to thank the many caring and dedicated staff at Community North Hospital for their care, dedication, and compassion.