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Donna was the wife of Allen and mother of twins, Billy and Ben.
Character
After-Apocalypse
Donna is an older, more outspoken member of the survivor group, Donna was a minor character within the series. She made all the big decisions in her relationship with her husband but left the financial responsibilities with Allen.
Her background before the epidemic was a housewife, while her husband Allen ran a shoe store on the verge of financial collapse in Atlanta. She was stated as being eight-years older than Allen. After the dead rose, Donna and her family joined the group of survivors encamped on the outer limits of Atlanta.
Donna mostly handled the domestic chores of the group, such as laundry. She did not necessarily agree with the regulation of duties, expressing a resentment against stereotypical expectations of women having to handle those jobs. She was the unlucky target of a near-death encounter with a hidden zombie in the forest surrounding their campsite, Dale's swift intervention managed to save her life.
After the deaths of Shane Walsh, Amy and Jim, Donna expressed extreme remorse, expressing her concern for everyone to Tyreese and Lori Grimes.
Death
Killed By
Shortly after Tyreese's introduction, when the group attempted to settle at Wiltshire Estates, Donna was killed by a zombie and her body devoured by more of the undead, leaving Allen permanently devastated. Although she died early within the series and was a minor character, her death had significant impact upon the cast. Her husband Allen suffered extreme shock and depression from her untimely death, and her young twin sons suffered psychological damage.
Killed Victims
This list shows the victims Donna has killed:
- Numerous counts of zombies, but fewer than 15.
Characteristics and Role
Donna was a strong-willed, loving, and caring woman, expressing genuine care for the other survivors. She was also shown as having a temper and stronger, more dominant personality than the other women of the group, in her resentment for female stereotypes. Her own husband acknowledged this, referring back to her as the older woman who always knew how to handle herself and her family.
Relationships
Allen
Donna was Allen's wife. They seemed to love each other very much. Allen was depressed for months after her death.
Ben & Billy
Donna wasn't seen very much with the twins, but loved them.
Rick Grimes
Rick and Donna had a stable relationship.
Lori Grimes
Donna, along with Lori and Carol, seemed to have a basic woman friend-relationship. The trio is seen for example laundering and communicating.
Carol
Donna, along with Carol and Lori, seemed to have a basic woman friend-relationship. The trio is seen for example laundering and communicating.
Jim
Donna took care of Jim after he was bitten. Jim spoke to her more than anyone in the group, and they both believed that Jim might not reanimate.
Amy
Donna scowled at Amy a lot during her short time in the group. But after Amy's death Donna said that she loved Amy and that she loves everyone in the group.
Shane
Donna and Shane seemed to be quite friendly towards each other she was very shocked when Shane punched Rick in the face. She did not seem very sad after his death.
Julie
Donna and Julie where never seen talking, but they must have had a stable relationship. This was shown by Donna telling Tyreese that Julie is the sweetest girl.
Appearances
The Walking Dead Comic Series
Volume 1: Days Gone Bye
Volume 2: Miles Behind Us
Trivia
- In the third episode of the TV series, Jacqui made comments similar to those made by Donna in the comic.
- Donna could be the comic counterpart of Jacqui due to similarities in their personalities.