Donna Jean Bright

Donna Jean Bright, 94, of Inverness, FL formerly of Pekin, IL passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Diamond Ridge Health & Rehab in Inverness, FL.

Donna was born on November 4, 1931 in Pekin, IL to Charles Wilbur and Annetta Marie (Fisher) Fox. She married Louie Bright in June 1950. He passed away in May 2004.

Also preceding in death are her parents, 4 children, Joyce Woll, Lynne Courtway, Catherine Bright, and James Bright, and 2 brothers Richard Fox and Darrell Fox.

Surviving are: one son, Mark Bright of North Pekin, IL and one daughter, Diana (Eddie) Cox of Inverness, FL; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years. She was of the Methodist faith and was a member of the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and reading.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. Judy Doyle officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral starting at 10:00 AM. Interment will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.

I lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to VITAS Hospice 3350 W Audubon Park, Lecanto, FL or Susan Komen Breast Foundation.