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Kay Donovan Obituary
Born in Rockbridge County, she had been a Hampton resident since 1956. Kay retired from Howmet after 15 years of service and then, to stay active, worked at Soap and Suds where she met many people and made many friends.
Kay is survived by her children, Malinda Gallegos, Sandra Wooldridge and husband, William, and Joseph Donovan; sister, Martha Scarborough; brother, Richard Byram; grandchildren, Keith Lambert, Lance Manseau, Emily Donovan, Zachary Donovan, and Robert Hayslett; great- grandchildren, Adrienne, Alexa and Chyanne; and her two faithful companions, Pinkie and Angel.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gray Donovan; and sisters, Linda and Mary.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at Hampton Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Downtown Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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INSURANCE CENTER
January 18, 2010
ALL THE LADIES AT THE INSURANCE CENTER WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR CONDOLENCES AT YOUR LOSS. MAY ALL YOUR MEMORIES OF YOUR TIME WITH YOUR LOVED ONE BRING YOU EVERLASTING AN EVERGROWING PEACE. SHE IS NOW AT HOME WITH HER FATHER.
Lance and Shannon Manseau
January 16, 2010
Nanny we love you so much. We know that you are in heaven now in peace. You are up there with Pop the love of your life and all the other family members that are not here with us now. So dance with Pop and give him our love and tell everyone else that they also are loved. We know that you are with the most wonderful person you could have in your life. God has called you for a reason we may not understand, but like it's always said you are part of his plan. Though you are not with us inbody, we all know you are standing next to us, protecting us and showering us with your love. We have many great memories to help us carry on. You will be though of every minute of every day. Once again Nanny you are loved so much and will be missed a great deal. So until the day we meet We will look to our side and know you are standing, walking with us in stride.
January 15, 2010
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
January 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless!
Debbie Osborne
January 15, 2010
To The Donovan Family
Your mother touched a lot of lives with her love for everyone. she was truly a Angel on Earth. Now she is an Angel in Heaven. She will be missed by all who knew her . To have know her was a blessing for my family and all who knew her. she was a special lady and God needed her to come home with him. we will all miss her, but she is with us all now more than ever. She is dancing in Heaven with her husband, mother, father and sisters!!! Love to all of you hope you feel peace and comfort real soon ...... Debbie
January 15, 2010
STAN & CAROL BATEMAN
RICHMOND VA.
Wanda French
January 14, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. She is in heaven right now with all of the special angels like herself. She is a special angel. She will alway be with you looking down and smiling. God bless you and your family.
shawn & betty bateman
January 14, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
TOM DORMAN
January 14, 2010
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
January 14, 2010
Mrs Donovan, I loved you very much, I'm going to miss you deeply.Things are not the same without you, but I don't want you to suffer no more. I think you for all the good years we had..God Bless,your loving Jack Bateman
Nancy McFadden
January 14, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Kathy Reynolds
January 14, 2010
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