Donna Sue Spring

Donna Sue Spring, 90, of Morristown, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born on August 15, 1936, in Mansfield, Ohio, the daughter of Dorsel and Genevieve (Wilson) Kincaid. On July 5, 1964, she married Harry Edwin “Ed” Spring, and he preceded her in death on April 2, 1996.

Donna is survived by her children, Robin Ebert and husband, Clarence, of Morristown, Lyn Spring and husband, Doug Cottrill, and spouse, David Tucker, of Columbus, Ohio, Timothy Spring of Massachusetts, Brent Spring and wife, Janet, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina; brother, Bill Kincaid and wife, Jeanie, of Stoutland, Missouri; grandchildren, Katherine Elizabeth Russell, and husband, Cody, Matthew, Ira and David Deere, Atma, Vajra and Ryan Spring, and Kara Ward, Linda Gaither and husband, Wes, Misty Livesay and husband, Kevin, Jessica Cox and Alberta Cowell; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In addition to Ed, Donna was preceded in death by her parents; infant sister, Mary Lou Kincaid; and daughter, Deborah Deere.

In 1954, Donna graduated from M. & M. High School in McConnelsville, Ohio. She continued her education by obtaining her bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio; and her master’s degree from Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio.

Donna attended Smith’s Chapel United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school and played the piano and organ, later she enjoyed singing in the choir at Brandywine Community Church. She also sang with the Sweet Adelines. In Donna’s spare time, she got a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. She also enjoyed bowling.

She was a teacher at Center Elementary, Waterford Elementary and Washington State Community College. She was also a librarian at Morristown Schools, retiring in 2021, for the third and final time.

Donna was a 70-year member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was also a member of the Morristown Lions Club. Donna devoted much of her time to helping her community at the Derby Day festival.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 pm, Friday, October 23, 2026, at Brandywine Community Church, 1551 E. New Road, Greenfield, Indiana 46140. Funeral services will follow at the church.

Interment will be at 1 pm, Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Smith’s Chapel Cemetery, 2033 State Road 83, Beverly, Ohio 45715.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 124 E. North St. in Morristown.

Memorial contributions may be made to Brandywine Community Church. Morristown Lions Club, 410 W Sunset Circle, Morristown, IN 46161 or the donor’s choice of charity.

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