Donella "Nell" Benson Eubanks was born on January 10, 1949, to the late Lee and Loretta Benson to this union, she was the oldest of six children and was raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Donella departed this life on November 22, 2022.

Donnella accepted Christ at an early age. In her youth, she attended Angelica Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Beck, and was a devoted member of t he choir and youth ministry. She attended Cleveland Public schools. During the earlier part of her life, she was a caregiver to her nieces and nephews. She created a loving, strong, and unbreakable bond and foundation for them, that was cherished and unforgettable.

Later in life, she joined Historic Greater Friendship Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Larry W. Howard. Donella had a strong belief in her Christian faith and at that point accepted her special calling and become an avid worker of God through community services.

Through her walk with God, Donella relocated to Ashtabula, Ohio where she worked as the Lead Residential Monitor for over 22 years at Turning Point Recovery Center. She inspired many people to turn their lives around during this time through personal testimony and example. Throughout the community, shewas known as "Ms.D" and developed a ton of friendships. She took pride in living in Ashtabula and the friendship she made there.

Donella was an avid reader and animal lover. She enjoyed spending time or just the weekly conversations with family and friends. Her favorite things to do was attend family gatherings, casino trips, and their sister-girl trips.

Donella is proceeded in death by her parents Lee and Loretta Benson, husbandJimmie Eubanks, and her sister Joann Regis. She leaves to cherish her memories: Kenneth (her devoted and caring companion), her siblings Larry (Joann), Janice, Lee (Callie), Mary, Julius (Valerie), and Toni (Clifford), and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.