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SMITH (Overman), Donna Mae

Donna Mae Smith (Overman),73, passed away December 17th 2025, at Mercy Regional Health hospital in Springfield. She was born November 17th 1952. She graduated from Springfield (South) High school. Donna married Anthony(Tony) Smith(75) on June 30th 1979, married 47 years. Tony adopted Donna's daughter Elisia(Leah) Smith (Leah: 1973- 2021). Donna worked at Honeywell for many years before her retirement. Donna was a part of Northside Church of God and was a very dedicated Christian. In addition to Tony, Donna is lived on through her two siblings living in Louisiana James Overman (wife Kim) and Linda Overman-Kadair, as well as one sibling living in Springfield Russ Overman (wife Dawn). She is also survived through her grandchildren Cameron Lattimer (Wife Cherish) and Kaeley Whetstine (Husband Stephen). Finally her most prized possessions, her great grandchildren who she loved dearly, Leeloo Lattimer and Colter Whetstine. Donna did not wish for a funeral or celebration of life. She is to be cremated. Keep her and her loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Dec. 21, 2025.

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Robert E Peters

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I can still remember Donna Mae's laugh when she was young. Sorry for your loss. Cousin Bob

Kimberly Hilliard

December 21, 2025

I'm so very sorry to see this obituary. Donna and I were work friends. She was always pleasant and fun to work with. Unfortunately, the last few years I lost touch with here, but I always considered her my friend.
Condolences to Tony and the rest of her family. Prayers for comfort.

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