Donna Withers Obituary

STANLEY - Donna Slemp Withers, 54, of 704 Mariposa Road, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Nov. 15, 2012.

She was born in Rock Hill, S.C., daughter of Barbara Coleman Slemp and the late Blaine Donavon Slemp. She was preceded in death by her brother Brian Slemp and her grandmothers Louise Coleman and Ona Slemp.

Mrs. Withers worked as a pharmacy technician for Family Med in Stanley. She was a member of Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church where she was a former Sunday school teacher and Director of the nursery.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband John Victor Withers; one daughter, Brittany Withers Milstead and husband Matt of Mount Holly; one son, John Michael Withers of Charlotte; one grandson, Ryland Milstead; one sister, Barbie Stevenson of Clover, S.C.

A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Withers will be held 4 p.m. Sunday at Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Dr. Danny Penny officiating.

Interment will follow at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Memorials may be made to the Building Fund, Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church, 113 East Parkwood Street, Stanley, NC 28164.

Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly is serving the family.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Nov. 17, 2012.
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So sorry to hear about Donna we used to go to the same church in Rock Hill First Assembly years ago she was a sweet lady

Becky Worthy Lanoue

November 23, 2012

I was so shocked from the loss of Donna. We use to double date as teenagers and stayed in contact for many years after those days. My sympathy to all her family and I pray that God will help you through.

Sherri

November 21, 2012

Our Family is so sorry to hear about Your loss of Donna. Please know Our Thoughts & Prayers are with Withers, Slemp, & Stevenson Family's. Don, Claudette Scott, & Sandra Burns, Donna Cook & Family.

Don & Claudette Scott

November 20, 2012

John, I did not know of your wife's death until today,Tuesday,
Nov.20th. I am so sorry for your loss. God be with you.
Candace Clark

November 20, 2012

May Donna's family find peace and comfort from our Heavenly Father during your loss.
Blessings,

Jimmy and Cathy Foxx

November 20, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lewis Cloninger

November 20, 2012

Donna had a joyful spirit and was a gracious Christian lady. I am so sorry for your loss.

Sandra Hannon

November 19, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Patricia Kirkland

November 19, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jerri Morrow

November 18, 2012

Johnny, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time in your life. Even though we have not
seen each other in many years or spoken in years, you were a "special" person in my life as a neighbor and friend. Just know you have friends from the "past" sending up prayers and wishing you happier days to come...... Sincerely with Love! Anne Harrill Piet (Mint Hill, NC)

Anne Piet

November 18, 2012

Johnny you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May the lord be with you.

Donnie & Rene Clippard

November 18, 2012

God bless and keep your family during this dark valley. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss Donna very much. She is loved by many.

Wanda Murphy

November 18, 2012

Sorry for the loss. The family will be in our prayers.

Quinton and Debbie Stines

November 18, 2012

I have been a close member of the Wither's Family for many years. I have spent many hours working with Donna and Johnny. I was very sad to hear of your loss. See will be missed and please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Heath and Tracie Jenkins

Heath Jenkins

November 17, 2012

Brittany and family so sorry for your loss will keep you in our prayers

joyce randy haley fletcher

November 17, 2012

Brittany and family so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing you will be in our prayers

Joyce,Randy,Haley Fletcher

November 17, 2012

Brittany so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing your will be in our thoughts and prayers

Joyce,Randy,Haley Fletcher

November 17, 2012

Brittany so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing your will be in our thoughts and prayers

Joyce,Randy,Haley Fletcher

November 17, 2012

Brittany so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing your will be in our thoughts and prayers Joyce,Randy,Haley Fletcher

November 17, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. We lived near Donna and Johnny many years ago on Vermont Drive. She was always so sweet and I always saw her smiling. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Vickie Hoke

November 17, 2012

I was so sorry to hear about your loss. She was a wonderful person. You all will remain in my prayers.

Pam Barfield

November 17, 2012

To the Withers family, I am so sorry for your loss.My prayers will be for your entire family.

Ruth Mcallister

November 17, 2012

Roger and Sherry Wagstaff

November 17, 2012

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