GILMER — Funeral service for Shawyne Pennington Donaho, 53, of Gilmer will be Saturday, December 23, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Gilmer with Rev. Robert Carter and Lance Donaho officiating. Interment to follow at Perryville Cemetery under the direction of Croley Funeral Home. Family will receive friends Friday, December 22, 2017 at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer at 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Shawyne passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in Tyler.

Shawyne was born September 23, 1964 in Houston, TX to Don Pennington and Charlotte Powell. Shawyne was Co-owner of Telephone Specialist Inc. and was involved in numerous service clubs and community organizations. She was a member of Glade Creek Baptist Church and loved being around family and friends.

Shawyne is survived by her father; Don Pennington of Gilmer, mother; Charlotte Powell Brooks of Gilmer, husband; Joe Donaho of Gilmer, sons; Justin Donaho and wife Brianne of Gilmer, Joshua Donaho and wife Brittany of Gilmer, daughter; Lindsey Donaho, sisters, Michelle Loffi of Houston, Jessica Rodrigues of South Carolina, grandchildren; Hudson Donaho, Owen Donaho, Brynlee Donaho, Jennings Donaho, Jace Donaho, Tatum Donaho, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, 251 Post Street, Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 94108.

Online tributes and condolences can be made at www.croleyfh.net