Donna T. Waller's Obituary
Donna T. (Van Velsor) Waller, 80, of Millsboro, DE, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2024. She was born on November 16, 1943, in Islip, NY, to the late Garrett L. and Kathleen A. Van Velsor.
Mrs. Waller graduated from the New York Foundling School of Nursing. Married in 1965, she and her husband were foster parents to children both in New York and Delaware for twenty-five years. While raising her family, she was also involved in Girl Scouts, various PTAs, and her local parish, devoutly serving as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for many years.
In addition to her parents and her sister, Kathleen J. Von Urff, she was predeceased by her husband of forty-two years, James F. Waller, and son Andrew J. Waller. She is survived by her daughters Evelyn T. Waller of New Castle, DE, Donà M. Hill and her husband Michael of Spotsylvania, VA, and Kevin M. Waller of New Castle, DE.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on July 10, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Jude The Apostle Church in Lewes, DE. Friends may call on July 9, 2024, 6-8 p.m. at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE. Interment will be at St. Peter's Cemetery in Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mary Mother of Peace Parish for their ministry to the sick, Mary Mother of Peace 30839 Mt. Joy Road, Millsboro, DE 19966, Forgotten Cats https://forgottencats.org/services/donate/ or AccentCare Hospice https://seasonsfoundation.org/donate/
Please visit Mrs. Waller’s Tribute Page located at this website.
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