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Donna Lauren Matthews Nunnally
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Donna Nunnally Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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JB Edmonds
November 26, 2008
I cant imagine how this loss must be to you and your family. God be with you.
Scott and Michelle Edmonds (Brunswick Academy Class of 1989 and 1992)
November 8, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of the news of Donna's Death. She was such a wonderful person to have the pleasure to know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. She will be missed by many.
Harriette Evans
November 7, 2008
Pat and Linda,
I thought I signed this guest book the first day it was open but I must not have completed something as I don't see the message. I've thought of you often this week. So sorry I was not able to be with you on Monday evening or Tuesday but I was committed to working the election. I hope to visit with you soon. I can only imagine how your heart is breaking, but as you and I discussed, Linda, you will get through this -- one day at a time.
Harriette Evans
JoAnne McCarthy R.N.
November 7, 2008
Bernie and children, Pat and Linda, Someone once wrote "friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly". Donna was one of those "quiet angels" here among us at Golden Living Center - Petersburg, always thinking of us and our needs and our residents' needs instead of herself.
What an honor to have worked beside her and to have experienced her sweet soul and kind spirit.
Now she's an angel quieting watching over us from God's wonderful heavenly home. One day we will share laughter and hugs with her again and rejoice in God's grace. Deepest heartfelt sympathy to each of you and your extended family.
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Janet Fisher Callis
November 6, 2008
Bernie, Jared, Savannah, Linda, Pat, Dan, Katie, Daniel, Grandma Lucy & Grandma Matthews and I must include Sandy & Connie,
You are all so blessed to have known Donna as your wife, mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, granddaughter & best friend. I feel most blessed to have known her as a co-worker and close friend. Seven years ago when coming to WHCC/Golden LivingCenter-Petersburg, Donna trained me for the Admissions Director position and rapidly we became close friends. Over many lunches at Jimmy's Grille, I first learned and was continuously reminded what an extraordinary woman Donna was. Although in age, she was 22 years my junior, she taught me so much about life, both in words and especially in her actions each and every day. I will always remember the obviously genuine love she had for all of you and so many of the happy stories she shared about you as her family. Linda, when you came to work with us at GLC-P, I found out then where so many of her lovely ways first originated...from you. She, like you, was always so ready to lend a helping hand to all the staff and she was our resident's best friend and #1 advocate. There's just not enough space here to tell how she has blessed my life like no other co-worker/friend ever has. Whitney summed it up so profoundly yesterday when she commented to me, "You know I think the fact that none of us having a sister has made our friendship so special ! " Those words from Whitney are engraved in my heart !!!
I will never ever forget the beauty that Donna possessed and so willingly shared with us. Her concern for us being sad about her illness and the grace she exhibited since 7-7-08 and all during her illness was phenomenal. Donna's life here on earth surely made this world a better place. God Bless your heart Donna now and forever the way you blessed mine.
Love you,
Janet Fisher Callis
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Lesa Daniel
November 5, 2008
So very sorry to hear about Donna. We were in the Lawrenceville Junior Womans' Club several years back and she was very well thought of by our members. I remember her as someone who was genuine, smart, and engaging. Will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Kim Batovsky
November 5, 2008
My prayers are with Donna's family at this difficult times. I have the privillege to know Donna through our work, Social Services/Long-Term Care. She was the sweetest person and always had a beautiful smile on her face. She'll be missed!!!
Amy Dunn Owen
November 5, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I graduated with Donna from B.A. and remember her graduation party at the hunt club. I, like so many, remember her smile and hear her laugh or giggle. She was the sweetest person. And she was smart, too. I remember when she won that car for submitting a slogan. I think it was "don't make a mountain out of a molehill" for an acne product like cleansing pads or something. She was gentle and kind. May you find the strength to face tomorrow in the love that surrounds you during this very difficult time. I know her eyes will be smiling down from heaven upon her children.
Sherri Hobbs-Groenland
November 4, 2008
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I haven't seen Donna since high school graduation, but I will forever remember her smile and her laugh. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
Shannon Daw Smith
November 4, 2008
Donna was one of the sweetest people..she always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone......She always had something encouraging to say and cared about each and every person she came into contact with. I came to B.A. from another school in the 8th grade. Donna was one of the first people that i met and was so friendly and helpful. I am certain she has the prettiest smile ever and the sweetest laugh right now where she is...
~1989 Brunswick Academy graduate
Cynthia Love Pursell
November 3, 2008
To Donna's family, I am so sorry for your great loss and pray for your comfort during this difficult time. I graduated from BA with Donna. She was a kind and gentle person who I enjoyed being around. She always had a pleasant smile and friendly face. She will be missed a great deal. May God be with you all.
Leigh Nanney Hersey
November 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are extended to Donna's family. I was sharing some of my memories of Donna and our graduating class last week.
Ellen Butler McDonald
November 3, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your lose. Donna was such a sweet gal who touched many. I hope your memories of her will help you through this difficult time. Your family is on my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Peterson
November 3, 2008
I was so sad to hear of Donna's passing. I graduated from BA with her and will always remember her sweet smile. She touched many people through her work and community outreach. God Bless!
Shannon Miles Crowder
November 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you...I will always remember that beautiful smile, and I know you will continue to see it through Jared and Savannah.
The Corum Family
November 3, 2008
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Leonard, Chrissy, Cullen & Aubrey Corum
Leavelle Tillar
November 3, 2008
I am so saddened to hear of Donna's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. May God bless you all.
Sharon Lucy Cook
November 3, 2008
Pat, Linda and family....
I was very heartbroken to hear of Donna's passing. I will always remember her smiles and her sweetness - she was a wonderful woman. We will all hold dear in our hearts the fond memories that she gave us. May God bless you and comfort you during this time of sadness. Love always, Sharon, Corey & Nicole Cook
Teeny Cheeley
November 3, 2008
My sincere sympathy to Bernie,Jared.Savannah,Pat and Linda. May the Lord bless each of you in your time of sorrow.
Lisa Pearson
November 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this time. I always enjoyed spending time with Donna at Brunswick Academy. She was a good person, and she will surely be missed by many. God Bless Each of You. "Grace" (Brunswick Academy-Class of 1989)
Debbie Jackson
November 3, 2008
Pat and Linda,
My prayers are with you...I am so sorry for your loss...she was a wonderful young woman....just remember she is resting in the arms of our Lord right now and we will see her again....
Sarah Lucy Clatterbuck
November 3, 2008
Dearest Matthews, Nunnally & Lucy Family,
You are in our thoughts & prayers. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Donna was such a sweet soul who will be missed by all who loved her. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
Love,
Sarah, Todd, Josh & Sierra
AseraCare Hospice
November 3, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the weeks and months to come.
Brian Taylor
November 3, 2008
I am saddened this morning to hear of Donna's passing. I have not seen Donna since we graduated from high school but I can still see her broad smile and hear her quick laugh that I know touched anyone she came into contact with. Your family has my heartfelt condolences and I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you in your time of sorrow.
Diane Fallen
November 3, 2008
Pat and Linda,
Like so many others who care about you and your family, we keep you in and thoughts and prayers at this difficult and sad time. May the Lord's love and blessings comfort you.
Richard, Diane and Victoria Fallen
Geraldine Lewis
November 3, 2008
I extend my sincere sympathy to the family.
Crystal Cheely
November 3, 2008
always always always a good friend and there when I needed one. Deep hearted laughs, and joyous memories, I love and miss you, Donna!
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