Ms. Donna Silvestri Wilson, 85, of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the Bedrock Nursing and Rehab Center in Lake City. She was born in Chicago, IL on September 28, 1937. She lived most of her life in Orlando, FL; prior to moving to Lake City in 2008. She worked for the University of Central Florida before retiring, she was an avid tennis player and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, especially her card buddies.

Mrs. Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Irene and Alfonso Silvestri, her son Glenn Whitehouse and her brother Dave Silvestri and her sister, Doreen Silvestri.

Mrs. Donna is survived by her loving husband of forty years, Virgil Wilson, Sr. her daughter, Pam Dixon, Parrish, FL; stepdaughter, Melinda Jarvis (Phillip) of West Virginia, step-son Virgil Wilson, II (Brenda) of Lake City, FL. eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren also survive.

A celebration of life to honor Donna will be held at a later date.

Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements at 3596 South US HWY 441 Lake City, FL 32025. Please sign an online guestbook at www.gatewayforestlawn.com