Donna Marion Landgren

Donna Marion Landgren, 98, of Maryville, died at her home on December 30, 2014. She was born in Amiret Minnesota on February 6, 1916 to Swedish immigrants Axel and Anna Mathilda Newman, and was the youngest of six children. In 1945 she married Perry Landgren, a meteorologist with the U.S. Weather Bureau. Donna's life revolved around family and community service. She was a teacher at heart, from 9 years teaching in rural Minnesota schools to over 40 years teaching third grade Sunday school. Donna was an avid fan of local sports teams, especially the Lady Vols basketball program. She was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church Maryville, the Garst Sunday School class, and United Methodist Women; and she was an enthusiastic volunteer for the Community Food Connection of Blount County, Blount County Community Action Agency Meals on Wheels, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, and Contact Ministries. She is survived by her son Ken (wife Margarita) of Houston TX and daughter Cheryl of Milan MN. She was preceded in death by her husband Perry, her three sisters, and two brothers. A celebration of her life will be held at First United Methodist Church Maryville, 804 Montvale Station Road on Monday January 5 at 11 AM with reception to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Food Connection of Blount County, First United Methodist Church Maryville, or Blount Memorial Hospice program. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, 982-6812 www.mccammonammonsclick.com