Donna R. Smith, 77, Monrovia, died peacefully at home September 25, 2013. Mrs. Smith was born November 25, 1935, in Indianapolis, the oldest daughter of the late David Armitage and Pauline (Mitchell) Cook.
Donna graduated from Warren Central High School and later earned a degree from IUPUI when she was in her fifties. Donna worked at Paul Hadley Middle School, was the owner of Donna Jo’s, and retired from Environmental Management. She was a longtime member of the First Christian Church, Mooresville. More recently, she attended the Church at Mt. Gilead and Mt. Pleasant Christian Church, Hall. Donna was a busy family lady and always active in her community. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels, coached little league, had been a Scout Den Mother, and was a Prayer Warrior through her church affiliations. She loved horses, dogs, and spending time on her farm. Above all, Donna was strongly devoted to her family and was a very faithful cheerleader on the sidelines of many sporting events for her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce L. Smith.
Survivors include her children, Mike Smith (Sheila) of Mooresville, Karen Strohmeyer (Eric) of Mooresville, and Steve Smith (Susan) of Monrovia; brother, David “Butch” Armitage (Gloria); sister, Casey Peck (Roy) of Missouri; grandchildren, Nathaniel (Sarah), Matthew, and Heather (Damon); Danielle, Brittany, Bradley, Kelsey, and Brayton; Dalton and Ashley; three step grandchildren.
The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Monday, September 30, 2013, in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, September 29, 2013. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, the Church at Mt. Gilead, or to Mt. Pleasant Christian Church, Hall. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
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