Donna Vonville Youngblood Mattern Obituary
We announce the death of Donna Vonville Youngblood Mattern of Panama City, Florida, who passed away on September 21, 2026. Donna will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donna Vonville Youngblood Mattern to pay them a last tribute.
Donna will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Donna will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Donna’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Richard Ernest Youngblood and Mary Byrd Youngblood; husband: Lee Norman Mattern; brother: Richard Byrd "Dickie" Youngblood, Sr. (Aline); children: Mary Victoria Mattern Taws (Bruce), Monica Lee Mattern Luisi (Gerard), Martha Anna Mattern Peak (Joel), and Lee Norman Mattern II (Michelle); grandchildren: Jennie Grace Taws Marking (Jordan), Heath Taws (Ashley), James Luisi (Alex), Briana Luisi, Grant Luisi (Jordan), Eryn Peak, Ashley Mattern Boehm (Jordan), Courtney Mattern, and Hailey Mattern Jacoby (Jake); great-grandchildren: Connor and Cooper Marking, Thad and Ridley Taws, Kane and Zeke Boehm, Sammy and Natalie Donna Luisi, and Shepard Luisi; nieces and nephews: Nancy Lietzel, Pam Kramer (Terry), Brenda Mattern (Steve), Roger Mattern, Byrd Youngblood, James Youngblood (Amanda), and Steve Youngblood (Sandra); cousins: Joyce Baxley and Kay Powell.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church (100 E 7th St, Panama City, FL 32401). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Presbyterian Church Building Fund, PO Box 1878, Panama City, FL 32402.
