Birth date: Feb 3, 1968 Death date: Jul 1, 2025
Donna Marie Smith passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, in Georgetown, DE, at the age of 57. Born to the late Jerry and Phyllis Smith on February 3, 1968, in West Chester, PA, Donna was known for her strength, resilience, and de Read Obituary
Donna taught me so much patience and kindness working beside her. She had so much love for her students, and so much to share with coworkers. Always in shorts & flip flops with a big smile. I will miss her smile.
I hope happy memories bring peace to her family & friends.
Donna Marie was my work wife. I couldn’t tell you how much I counted on her. People these days don’t realize that a paraprofessional it’s not just an aide, they is a coworker with Jess as much responsibility as a teacher in the classroom, if not sometimes more… someone that sees things differently than you do, and who’s in point is very important in our job as we miss so many as teachers. She was not only my grounding person the majority of my career, both in and out of work, but she was also my best friend. I miss…..
-Holes being put in my Diet Coke so that it dribbles down my shirt
-fake poop being put down the toilet after being used so many years scare people
-Pranks, we used to play on our workers all the time
-give it to God
-it’s all good
-Back in the day
-ball pit balls put in other people’s cars at the end of the day
-assistance on being the most remarkable person in the room so that I could get teacher of the year
-9 is fine, but 10 think again
-and all the pranks that we used to share with all our fellow coworkers, and you know who you are
I still don’t feel like i this has happened. I’m still in denial. I think about her every day. I miss and love you, Donna Marie, but I also feel like you’re with me every minute of every day so far. Love you, Nikki and Amanda. Love you, Cliffy.
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Donna was a wonderful paraprofessional and an awesome mother and grandmother she always put her family first. I was always amazed when she would wear her shorts and slides all winter long and was never cold! She also had a great sense of humor and would love to
Play pranks on co workers.
Donna was always smiling while she worked. She truly loved her job. She will always be remembered for her shorts and flip flops even in the winter.❤️
Donna was always so creative and brought the cutest snacks for the kids, especially during our annual Trick-or-Treat at Massey’s (oranges that resembled jackolaterns or bananas that looked like ghosts). She was always happy to jump in and help out with the little ones,usually showing up with a bunch of goodie bags that were holiday appropriate, making them plates or helping put shoes on to go outside and play. We’re so thankful to have had her as part of our extended family and will always treasure the memories we made together.💛 We love you. ~The Davidson Crew
