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Marian Theresa Donley, 78, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 at Effingham Hospital.
Born April 18, 1935 in Baltimore, Md., she moved to Savannah in 1982. She was a member of Silver Hill United Methodist Church, King's Daughters and Sons, and volunteered at the Manna House in Rincon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Conrad and Mildred Long; sister, Gloria Holder; and husband, George T. Donley.
She is survived by her children, Tammy Ward, James Ward, Wanda Parrish and Curtis Barnett; brother, Melvin C. Long Sr.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation was Thursday, Jan. 30 at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home.
Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Entombment will follow in Hillcrest Abbey West.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in her memory to the Methodist Children's Home in Macon, www.themethodisthome.org.
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My condolence to the Donley family. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time.
-Catherine
February 13, 2014
My prayers are with all of you.
julie spires
February 2, 2014
Wanda, Nick and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. Marian was a very special lady that always added that extra something special to any occasion. She will be deeply missed among her friends and especially her family. I thought the world of her!
Susan Wise
January 30, 2014
Love you and miss you Nana. Thank you Wanda for being such an amazing woman and taking such great care of your mom. Your kids are blessed to have such an amazing mother, as were you.
Amy
January 29, 2014
What a beautiful person to always be around! She was the funniest women I know. She always was the boss at Papas Pizza in Springfield but she just let her daughter acted like it. My brother David felt as she was another grandmother to him. So many stories we all will cherish forever. As Marian looks down on us and smiles we will remember the good times we all shared.
James Carlson
January 29, 2014
Marian was a special lady and I'm happy to have known her. Our original volunteers at Manna House are getting fewer and fewer - but I'm glad we made a difference. Wanda, thanks for your love and care during her long illness.
January 29, 2014
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