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Donna Vandervort Obituary
Donna L. Vandervort, 73, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday evening, Nov. 19, 2014 at Clinton Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Kings Mills, a daughter of Leo and Ona Harper McCollister.
She is survived by her husband, Ted.
A 1959 graduate of Little Miami High School and a 1995 graduate of Wilmington College, she was a licensed social worker and had retired as director of the Clinton County Adult Day Center.
She is also survived by her children, Wade (Renda) Doughman, Stacy (Keith) Adams, Tonya (Darrell) Pegg, Seth (Kim) Doughman, Joel (Pearl) Doughman and Mary (Ken Zieger) Doughman; stepchildren, David (Cheri) Vandervort and Kent (Kim) Vandervort; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brothers, Bill and Paul (Carolyn) McCollister; and a sister-in-law, Norma (Ron, deceased) McCollister.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Wilmington Savings Bank Clinton County Senior Center, 717 N. Nelson Ave.
Memorials may be made to Community Care Hospice, P.O. Box 123, Wilmington, OH 45177.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Littleton Funeral Home in Sabina.
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Carole and Steve Fetters
November 28, 2014
Donna was such a special lady. Her faith and prayers touched many. May God wrap his loving arms around each of her family members and friends and give you comfort.
Morris Hill
November 22, 2014
So sorry to hear of the loss of our 1959 Little Miami classmate. She will be sorely missed. Sending our prayers and condolences to all of Donna's family. May God bless and keep you throughout this most sad time. Morris and Barb Hill
Edward Hassertt
November 22, 2014
Prayers. I have found memories of many visits with Seth as a child where Donna was such a wonderful woman who welcomed us children willingly into her home over and over again.
Geri (Walker) Barnett
November 21, 2014
i use to babysit for Donna (Wade,Stacey & Tonya) I thought she was a wonderful and beautiful person. May God take you under His wings and give you comfort at this time. praying for the family.
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Elaine Ellis
November 21, 2014
I counted it a privilege, and a joy to know Donna. She did a fantastic job developing the Adult Day Care Center. I have many precious memories of time there with her. I am so sorry for your loss, Ted. My love and prayers are with you.
November 21, 2014
Always loved your beautiful smile!
Love & prayers from Jeannie & Lee McCollister
Elaine Ellis
November 21, 2014
It was a privilege knowing Donna. She did a fantastic job developing the Clinton County Adult Day Care Center as it's director. I was blessed to be her friend. So sorry for your loss, Ted. My love and prayers are with you.
Bud and Mary McConnell
November 21, 2014
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to all of Donna's family and loved ones. I enjoyed knowing her for a short time but you fell in love with her instantly.
Dorothy Walker Pence
November 21, 2014
Donna was a great neighbor. My sister would play with her kids. Alot of memories were made.
Lisa Elfers -Mccollister
November 21, 2014
May your wonderful memories carry you through the hard times we love you
Kim (Quick) Kerr
November 21, 2014
My prayers go to all of you. What special memories we had with you all! You will be in our prayers.
Nancy Johnson
November 21, 2014
My prayers and thoughts are with all of Donna's family.
November 21, 2014
O. Darrell Back Cave Creek, Arizona a classmate at Little Miami High School
Dolores McCollister Donaldson
November 21, 2014
My prayers go out to Donna and her family. She was a very nice person and cousin.
November 21, 2014
George R Harper Jacksonville , FL
Rick Grant
November 21, 2014
Donna's life should be remembered by her family with love. Deepest sympathy to her family.
Judy & Harry Brumbaugh
November 21, 2014
Prayers to the family in the loss of Donna. I always enjoyed knowing her and visiting with her. She will be sadly missed.
Marsha Dunn
November 21, 2014
Prayers to all Donna's loved ones and friends. We're so sorry for this loss~our deepest sympathy. Marsha and Chuck Dunn
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