Donna Rae Najera, 62 of Edinburg entered the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday February 13, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday February 21, 2026, at 11am at Maddox Funeral Home with Pastor Carl Menefee officiating. Internment will follow at Reliance Cemetery in Middletown.
Donna was born April 17, 1963, in Front Royal, Virginia, daughter of the late Marie Catherine Hamilton and Allen Middleton Stead.
Donna attended Strasburg High School. She later went on to college earning her business degree with a focus in management from Lord Fairfax Community College in 2014. Donna worked many years in construction owning her own painting business. Donna retired from Kraft Foods in Winchester. She was a member of the Front Royal Baptist Temple and Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Donna enjoyed writing poetry, painting, camping, going to the beach, and traveling. Being a Grammy was one of Donna’s greatest joys. Most of all Donna loved spending time with her family.
Surviving are her loving husband her soulmate of 41 years Jaime Najera-Huerta; two sons Stephen Leake of Galax, Geoffrey Van Anden (Jessica) of Strasburg; two Grandsons David Van Anden and Jaime Van Anden; Stepfather Preston Hamilton of Front Royal and Stepmother Sandra Stead of Edinburg; one sister Marie Campbell of Edinburg; three brothers Edward Stead (Doris) of Strasburg, Michael Stead (Sherri) of Toms Brook, and Mark Hamilton (Mary) of Front Royal; one brother-in-law Alvaro Najera-Huerta (Guadalupe) of New Market and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Pallbearers will be David Van Anden, Jaime Van Anden, Cody Stead, Christopher Savell, Austin Hamilton, and Alvaro Najera-Huerta.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Ross Van Anden, Jason Kibler, Ryan Rohrbaugh, and Ethan Caperton.
The family will receive friends on Friday February 20 from 6-8p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home.
Gary and I send our deepest sympathies to Jamie and family. Donna will be greatly missed.
So sorry,I went to school with Donna.May she rest in peace💝
Our hearts nd prayers are with Geoff and his family.
knowing Donna was blessing, and her greatest Joy was Geoff and his boys!
Praying that God will give the family comfort and peace that passes all understanding.
Donna touched so many lives. My heart goes out to her family and friends.
Deepest sympathy to Jamie and family,very fond memories of her as a child.prayers to all
My deepest sympathy, love and prayers go out to Donna’s family.
May God bless you all with His love and strength as you go through this heartbreaking loss. Remember Donna’s smile and know she is at peace now. She will always be with you as she lives on in your hearts and memories.
Kimberly wilkins
Rest in peace Aunt Donna.
Forever and always in our hearts.
Im sorry for your loss Jeff. Sending sympathy and prayers Donna’s family and friends. I pray that the loving memories made through the years will always keep her close bring you contentment and comfort.