Donna Marie “Jewels” Lima Brill, 66 of Star Tannery, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Winchester Medical Center.
Donna was born in 1956 in Providence, RI, the daughter of the late Manuel and Patricia Lima. Donna was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier Academy in Providence, RI. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, music and the beach. Donna was a true animal lover: she loved her horses, shepherds and chickens. She was also an avid New England Patriots fan. Donna’s home was always open to friends and family and she was “Ma” to everyone.
She is survived by her husband, Rodney “Dez” Brill whom she married on August 20, 2005; daughters, Christina Lewis of Star Tannery, VA, Jaimie Lewis of Star Tannery, VA; grandchildren, Brittney Lemos of Strasburg, VA, Ryan Rawlings of Winchester VA, Kasidy Ball Clear Brook VA, Tyler Brill of Winchester VA, Bryson Brill of Stephens City, VA, Jason Brill. Jr. of Greensboro NC, Tana Brill Augusta WV, Dalton Brill of Winchester VA; Great-grandsons, Maverick, Kelly and Kai Brill; sisters, Diane Rodericks (Robert) of Riverside, RI, Paula Lima (Mary) Pawtucket, RI; brothers, Robert Lima (Eileen) of West Warwick, RI, Stephen Lima of Nalcrest, FL, Jeffrey Lima of Pawtucket, RI; canine companions, Logan & Gryffin and feline companion, Stormy.
A Celebration of Donna’s Life will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 12pm to 2pm at Back Creek Ruritan Club, 139 Richard Lane, Star Tannery, VA.
In lieu of flowers and in recognition of Donna’s gift to others, please consider or reconsider your choice to become an organ donor.