Donna Ilene McWhorter Regester, 81, of Leitchfield, passed away, Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Heartford House in Owensboro.

She was born April 26, 1944, in McKeesport, PA to the late William and Dorothy Campbell McWhorter. She was a former secretary for the Waste Management Company. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and going to the library and flea markets. She was a fan of the Pittsburg Steelers and loved her animals and being with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William McWhorter.

Donna is survived by her husband, Henry H. Regester III, two sons, Dean Regester (Pam) and Scott Regester (Lora); a daughter, Dorothee Deann Strickland; seven grandchildren, Megan Wick, Skylar Strickland, Sierra Strickland, Savannah Strickland, Taylor Regester, Adrianna Regester and Madeline Guepet and her great-grandchildren, Lily Guepet and five others.

The family will be having a private service.

Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the family.