Donna Marie Owen

Donna Marie “Cissy” Owen

October 27, 1956 – August 29, 2026

Donna Marie “Cissy” Owen passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. Born on October 27, 1956, in Leonardtown, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thelma and Howard Miles. Donna was a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose profound caring and kindness touched everyone she met.

In 2008, Donna retired from the Housing Authority of St. Mary’s County after 20 years of dedicated service. She found true happiness in life’s simple pleasures, sharing joy, playing cards, and playing bingo with her close friends and siblings. She loved watching her favorite soap operas and was an avid dancer, enjoying hand dancing and all the latest line dances until her health no longer allowed.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Thelma and Howard Miles; her husband, Johnnie Owen; her sisters, Mary Harris and Mary Miles; her brothers, Wallace Young, James Miles, and John Miles Sr.; her grandson, Deshaun Dyson; and her brothers-in-law, Thomas Gough and John Jones.

She leaves to cherish her fond memories her son, William Biscoe; her daughter, Shannon Berry (Kevin); and her bonus daughter, Mary Herbert.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Damauquea, Danee, Dalayasia, Dashaun, Dreyonna, and Kurtisha; her great-grandchildren, Kendall and Skylynn; and her bonus grandson, Brian Hicks.

Donna will be deeply missed by her special friend, John Tyer; her godson, John Miles Jr.; her goddaughter, Tanzinayia Wilson; her sister, Barbara Gough; her brothers, Francis Miles (Sarah) and Joseph Miles Sr. (Laurie); her sisters-in-law, Agnes Young and Mary Miles; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and relatives.