

Adonna Lee Besece, 87 of Gahanna passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
She was born in Adena, Ohio on June 30, 1938 to Fred and Bessie Marshall. Adonna is survived by sons, Carl (Brenda) Besece, Kerry Besece, Barry (Tammy) Besece and a daughter Dena (Keith Boyd) Besece.
Adonna is predeceased by her husband, Carl Besece Jr., brothers Terry Marshall, Ricky Marshall and sister Virginia Bonomo.
Adonna, along with her husband, owned C&A Harley Davidson for 30 years and enjoyed riding with friends and family.
Adonna had a passion for shopping and delighted in finding the perfect gift for family and friends. She was known for her impeccable taste and creative eye for decorating. Flowers brought her joy and she found happiness in the simple beauty they added to everyday life.
More than anything, Adonna will be remembered for her devotion to her family, offering unwavering support and love.
Though she will be deeply missed, her legacy of love, family and beauty will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Visitation will be held at Schoedinger Margarum Northeast, 1051 E Johnstown Road, Gahanna, OH 43230, US, on June 14, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
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