Donna Jane Platman's Obituary
Donna Jane Platman, 71, of Leesburg passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Mrs. Platman was born April 7, 1946 in Flint, MI to Beecher Edgar and Imogene (Kiethley) Chipman. She moved to Leesburg in 1992 from Orlando. Donna was the first female to graduate from Mid-Florida Tech as a printer and became the first female printer in Central Florida working at the Drakes Co. She was of the Baptist faith and loved animals. Survivors include her children, Michael & Rosalie Matthews, Daniel Matthews, Mark & Dawn Platman, Stephen & Tonia Platman, Theresa & Bill Ellison, Shelly Platman & Donna Blackenship and Larry & Rhonda Platman; sisters, Sue Bartlett and Glenda Swope; brother, David Chipman; 23 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Fredrick, son, Jeffrey Platman and brother James Chipman. A public celebration of life will be planned soon. Memorial contributions in honor of Donna may be made to the Lake County Animal Shelter, 38123 CR 561, Tavares, FL 32778.
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