Natalie Donohoe, daughter of Joe and Bev Donohoe, was born in Charleston, West Virginia.
She lived the majority of her life in Indianapolis, Indiana before enjoying an early retirement with her husband, Jim Hart, in Fort Myers, Florida.
Natalie was an educator and business woman by trade but found her passion in giving, serving and making a difference in her communities. She was one of the original founders of Food4Souls in Indianapolis, Indiana serving the homeless population. She was heavily involved in Heartland Church where she participated in a divorce care ministry and helped to grow a satellite location. In Michigan, she worked with the Mosiac Church of Detroit to clothe and equip households of families in need.
Natalie was petite but mighty, overcoming life’s challenges with grace and never a complaint. She had a smile that beamed bright. She was fun and silly and could laugh easily at herself. Her joy was contagious. Natalie loved to host and bring the family together for great meals and celebrations. She was an avid reader and would readily equip anyone with a book (period 😆) to share her passion for reading. She loved the theatre and created a “Wicked” passion in several of us for the same. Natalie loved to travel, and traveled the world. The beach was her sanctuary and where she was eventually laid to rest. Natalie was a faithful servant and follower of her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ.
Natalie was diagnosed with brain cancer, an aggressive form of Glioblastoma, in Aug, 2021 and sadly passed 10 months later. She was not scared because in her words, she had “lived a beautiful life and knew Heaven awaited”, but in her typical Natalie-esque fashion, she spent her final days worried about her loved ones left behind.
She is dearly missed and survived by her parents, Bev and Joe Donohoe, her husband Jim Hart of Fort Myers, Florida and her siblings: Joey Bishop (Indianapolis, In), Kim Burgess (Columbus, In), Vince Donohoe (Shelbyville, In), Tom Donohoe (Indianapolis, In) and Pam Donohoe-Duncan (Columbus, In), her Stepdaughter, God-Children, Nieces, Nephews, Grandchildren, Friends and Family.
We were blessed for the time we had but it was not nearly enough 😚.
Sister, nice early fall day. We just celebrated #21 with Gabi. You would have really enjoyed it! Vince, Georgie, Kim came out and pre-gamed with Gabs. We played beer pong and rage cage, then hit the B-town bar scene at midnight. Calli and Reed joined her later in the week for a sibling celebration. In 2 weeks, we will celebrate another year of blessings with Calli. You don’t realize in the moment how much you take bdays, family holidays, saying goodnight to a loved one for granite until you can’t.
Marissa has a new boyfriend. We met him last night. Kim made snacks which means you and I scored on her fall candy corn and peanuts mix. I brought you new followers and left some on the ground.
Life is moving fast. Mom and Dad navigating another health crisis. Cancer is relentless. Tough to see your loved ones suffer. I’ve done better with dad than I did you. Have been brace and attempted the hard conversations. I also do plenty of retreating into denial bc I’m desperate not to experience another loss. The pain never leaves your heart or your mind.
Reed is planning to move to Nashville, TN next month. Shares your love for adventures and travel. I’m taking him house shopping next weekend.
Jason and I will be official empty nesters. House is already so lonely without Maple, I can’t imagine what it will be like without Reed.
The girls are both doing great I. S hook and Reed with work. Oh how I wish you were here to share in these life moments.
If you see Maple smother her in kisses for me and tell her Gigi loves her so much❣️
Love you Sister!
Pam
Sister, 4 years since you departed. The emptiness doesn’t really go away. Sure life fills your plate but never the void you left. We lost Maple this year too and have loss hanging over my head again sooner than I want to think about. You can’t run or escape it. The only good thing about your passing is not to experience life’s grief.
Mom wanted to be here with you today but her hands are full taking care of dad. Look over them both.
Jason and I are sitting on your bench under your tree. It’s peaceful but raining. The tree is sheltering us from the rain. I wish I could have sheltered you or have done a better navigating your diagnosis with you. I didn’t know and I think you loved me enough to protect me from the pain.
I love you Sister. I’ve missed you for the last 4 and will the next 40 if I should get them.
Sister, oh how you are missed. So many times I have to catch myself from picking up the phone to call you.
We lost our deer sweet Maple. I haven’t been the same since which has slowed my visits. I hope she found you and I hope to see you both again some day.
I think I mentioned a run in with Jim. That was nice.
Dad has some health challenges. Mom is the greatest nurse of all time. She so wanted to be able to nurse you full time.
The kids are mostly home and doing well. New family photo taken.
Reed has a new job in Indy. I’m excited to see where it takes him!
Gabi living your old life on the north side with lake friends. She reminds me so much of you!!
Calli moved to Carmel. Everywhere we drive I see you. She earns her white coat tomorrow moving into year 3 of med school.
It feels like an August summer already ☀️. I miss you and love you. Forever in my thoughts, Pam
Jennaleigh and Dylan welcomed their baby girl, Lucy Marie, today (Apr 24, 2026) at 3:39pm. She is 8lbs 2oz. Both mom and baby are doing well!
We decked your bench for the occasion with pink flowers and a pink gingham bow. Kim got a sock puppet for Lucy in honor of you Natalie. You are in our every thought, every single day!
Love you, miss you,
Your Sista
PS, things on my mind to share. I know you know them. 🤫
Sister, I hear you & I feel you today. Spring is trying to make its way to Indiana, and winter is still fighting. We brought you some green hydrangeas for St. Patrick’s Day. Kim sent you a new butterfly wind chime.
Lots of change happening and life moments that weren’t the same without you.
Dylan and Jennaleigh are expecting a baby girl on May 1st! Marissa and I are in over our heads again with hosting duties but Jason, Vince, Georgie, Kim and mom are helping us pull it off. It takes a village but you always made it look so effortless 😊.
Marissa up and took off by herself to Italy to take in the Winter Olympics! She loved it so much, she extended her stay and detoured to Switzerland.
Jason is recovering from his cancer diagnosis 🙏. The kids were so great in supporting us through this time. Calli was our unofficial and favorite doctor, Gabi was our nurse and caretaker and Reed prayed over us.
Pops in the hospital now. Hoping all will be well. Mom do selfless in her love and duty to family ❣️
Jason, Gabi and I hitting the beach next week. I will bask in the sun with the sounds of the waves, smells of the ocean and memories with you on my mind and in my heart.
Love you sister 😘
Sister, Brr 🥶, it is a cold blistery day in late November just after Thanksgiving. The only good thing about you being honest is that you don’t have to endure this cold.
We celebrated Donohoe Thanksgiving earlier this month. It was nice to see everyone. Would have been nicer if you were there 😚. You are never not missed. Then did some Black Friday shopping and could help but think about your first Black Friday shopping event. Put a smile on our face and we laughed.
Celebrated Duncan Thanksgiving. Your Mac and cheese is their favorite. They asked for the recipe 😋.
Brought you some new flowers for the Christmas holiday season. I know, the red things are a bit wild and like my hair get crazier in the wind 🤣.
Other Life updates…. Jennaleigh and Dylan are having a baby girl in early May. I’m throwing the shower. Such a good thing I had so many opportunities to see you host.
Jason has a little bit of a medical issue. His surgery is coming up. Keep him in your prayers please and keep my other boy. Life is throwing both some setbacks and heartaches.
Gabi went a beach vacation without us. She is a pro beach lover. We taught her well 🏖️
I miss you Natalie. Love you 😘
Sister,
Jason, Maple and I enjoyed a burger (your fav) and a visit with you on this lovely fall afternoon. I brought you some new fall festive flowers and gifted your others to the Moore’s.
Today is Gabi’s 20th birthday if you can believe that. Oh how you would have enjoyed seeing Gabi grow into this wonderfully caring and confident young woman.
Yesterday, Jason and I celebrated our 28th anniversary.
We spent this last week in DC with Reed celebrating his graduation. We took in all the sights and museum. I’ll have you know that Reed museums just like you. He reads every single thing 😂🤣.
I can’t tell you how many times I want to pick up the phone and call you to share something I know you would get. Now I just have to think it. Makes me appreciate the bond we had for the time we had it.
I heard the chimes ring when we came up. Thanks for sitting with us. Love you and miss you, Pam
Happy Birthday Sister, oh how I wish I could be celebrating this day with you 🥳. Instead, a group of us are getting together for dinner and 🍻in your honor. Today on your birthday, Reed led a community event feeding 400+ homeless people in Cincinnati. He has a heart for the homeless just like you😊. It’s looking like rain is coming. I hope that is you dancing in the heavens. Oh how I miss you. Happy Birthday Sister 😘
Jason and I are sitting with you this morning sister, having coffee and bagels. I think you would have enjoyed this moment. Weather is nice with a cool breeze, the sun shinning on our faces and your chimes singing behind us. I miss you but take comfort in visiting you here.
The years are passing quickly with the kids (slowly without you). Wanted to catch you up on your God-children’s life updates.
Calli is starting year 2 of med school. She is doing so well! Among the top of her class, invited to be in an honors program / mentee to first year students and president of a med school mentors club. She continues to volunteer with Hospice. We don’t see her near enough but get to talk by phone regularly. We all miss her like crazy. She misses Maple 🤪.
Reed graduated in May with his business degree. He works for Cummins and the Colts. We moved him in June to Covington, Ky. That was tough. He has a great place, in a great location and we get to see him most weekends. Reed and Addie (his HS prom date) are still dating. We absolutely love her. You would have too❤️.
Gabs is getting ready to return to IU for her sophomore year. She is planning to go into nursing. She worked for Hospice this summer. She is such a fantastic care giver. She’s always been all heart but this puts her heart in action. She reminds me of you so much, Jennaleigh too ☺️.
Jason and I are empty nesting with Maple. Remember when you cautioned us to have time for each other and interests in the same things? Our interests are different but we enjoy whatever we are doing as long as it is together.
It’s a nice cool fall-like day this morning. You would enjoy this. We want to get to the beach in the spring and visit Lovers Key State park and of course the Ft. Myers farmers market. You always did such a great job introducing the family to the best things, food, the beach and the arts 🥰.
Love you Sister 😘
Sister, I still feel today the gut wrenching pain when I got the call you had passed. I know I should I rejoice in the way that gave you comfort about your homecoming but I can’t help but miss you and feel a little lost without you. We got each other and I miss our bond.
I come out here often to sit with you. I’m convince you are here when I hear the chimes play behind me and without a think of wind. They always seem to greet me as I arrive and always as I’m leaving. I see your smile, never without it in my mind.
Each year on this day, July 27, I try to do something special at your bench to honor you. This year I found lavender roses and we decked out the tree. Hope you enjoy it. Sharing pics with f the last 3 years. You are loved, missed and never forgotten.
Love you Sister 😘
Hey Sister, it’s 4th of July. Came out to spend this morning with you. The sun is out and it’s a nice cool day. Reminds me of that perfect afternoon on Geist with the kids in the boat. Wouldn’t it be something to go back in time. Kids all grown up but would enjoy another moment with you just the same. Me too 😊.
Calli is crushing med school. You were right, she is going to be a good doctor.
Reed just started a new job in Kentucky. No doubts he’ll be running it soon 🤪.
Gabi is spending her summer working for Hospice as a Care Partner. She has found her calling.
Jason and I enjoying the glimpse of time we have with the kids and heeding you advice from 25 years ago to make time for each other.
The rest of the fam is doing okay. Not the same without you but getting by.
Miss you everyday Sister 😘
Sister, Jason and I are sitting with you today. It’s a sunny day but cool over here under your shade. Reminds me of the Sarasota Beach trip sitting on the beach soaking up the rays despite the winds that pulled our umbrellas away. All in the name of beach life, I guess 😊. Love you and miss you.
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