Donetta F. Books, 93, of Mechanicsburg, died June 14, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband James R. Books, DDS. Born October 30, 1921, in Prosperity, PA, she was a daughter of the late Donetta (Crumrine) French and Rev. John Calvin French. Donetta graduated from Wilson College. She was a member of Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church. Donetta volunteered for various charities and the Mechanicsburg Library. Surviving are her children, James C., Elizabeth F., Barbara (Edward) Bell, MD. Services will be private at Chestnut Hill Cemetery.
The Patriot News, November 15, 2016
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Parents
Rev John Calvin French
1874–1963
Donetta Crumrine French
1885–1969
Spouse
Dr James Robert Books
1921–1997