Donna Mae (Lathrop) McCaslin

Donna Mae Lathrop McCaslin, 89, of River Landing at Sandy Ridge, in Colfax, NC, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019.

A graveside service will be held June 2020 at Valley View Cemetery in Torrington, Wyoming, alongside her loving husband, Reverend Dr. Robert O. McCaslin and beloved son, Shawn D. McCaslin.

Donna was born in Torrington to the late Les and Caroline Lathrop on April 25, 1930.  She attended school in Torrington and Tucumcari, NM.  She married Bob on July 31, 1960.  Donna worked with Bob in non-profit fundraising.  They actively served the Presbyterian Church in many capacities.  Donna was a gifted artist and taught oil painting classes for many years.  Donna and Bob loved raising their family; their door was always open to children and youth in search of a loving environment.

Donna is survived by her step-daughter, Barbara Becker of High Point, NC; step-sons, Tom McCaslin of La Canada, CA and Ian McCaslin of Apex, NC; adopted son, John McCaslin of Horseshoe, NC; grandchildren, Susan Dermer Morphis of Farmville, NC, Robert Dermer of Buford, GA, Ross McCaslin of Yokosuka, Japan, Amy McCaslin of Las Vegas, NV and McKechnie McCaslin of Rye, NH; great-grandchildren, Colin Dermer, Nathan Barrow and Sam Barrow; sister, Billie Elder of Torrington, WY and brother, Dean Lathrop of Phoenix, AZ.

The family of Donna wishes to extend sincere thanks to the caring staff at River Landing at Sandy Ridge, Hospice of the Piedmont and the Congregational Care Committee and Presbyterian Women of the First Presbyterian Church of High Point, NC.

Memorial donation may be given to: The First Presbyterian Church, 918 N. Main Street, High Point, North Carolina 27262 or to: Presbyterian College, 503 S. Broad Street, Clinton, SC 29325.

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