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Donna Vance-Herbig Obituary
Donna M. Vance-Herbig PENSACOLA, Fla. - Donna Mary (Witkoskie) Vance-Herbig passed away after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Donna was born to John J. and Beatrice Witkoskie Sept. 13, 1958, in Norfolk. She was a honor graduate of Granby High School and Old Dominion University in Norfolk. Pensacola had been her home since 1987 when her husband was transferred to Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Milton, Fla. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, U.S. Navy Capt. Henry F. Herbig IV; sister, Jean Holcombe (Bill) of Annandale, Va.; the loves of her life, her kids, three golden retrievers named Daisy, Kelly and Casey; plus many other family and friends. She had a passion for teddy bears and collected all shapes, sizes and designs. Donna was an artist at heart always looking for a new medium with knitting and crochet at the top of the list. Cooking for family was something near to heart. She loved nothing better than a night of sushi and bingo with the girls. Classic books and movies were something she could not get enough of. The family requests in lieu of flowers tax deductible (501(c)3) donations be made to Emerald Coast Golden Retriever Rescue (ECGRR) which may be mailed to: ECGRR, 2310 S. Highway 77, Suite No. 110, Box No. 108, Lynn Haven, FL 32444 or by PayPal at www.ecgrr.com.
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Jill Schwitzerlett
September 19, 2024
Remembering my beautiful friend. She was a light to all who were honored to know her. I still think of her often.
Jim & Bernice Warner
October 2, 2008
Sorry to hear about Donna, Hank (We read of Donna's passing in the paper). We attempted to contact you, but were unable to find a phone number and likewise, were unable to contact your folks.
We offer our sincere condolences.
Beth Ward
September 26, 2008
Donna fought a good fight, I'm so sorry she lost the battle. I will miss her dearly, we were teenage best friends, went to Granby High School together and kept in touch throughout the years. I talked to her a little over a month ago and we were both talking about our 50th birthdays and how we were both fighting recurrent cancer. My prayers and thoughts go out to her family. Beth Page (maiden name)
Jillian Schwitzerlett
September 25, 2008
Donna was a truly wonderful friend. I was blessed to work with her for many years at Armstrong-Hunt, Inc. in Milton. She always brightened our day no matter what our challenge was. Hank my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May you always find comfort in how much Donna enjoyed life. Prayers to you.....
Geannie Cassimus
September 25, 2008
Donna was a very sweet person and a wonderful mentor to my daughter of which I will always remember her for. Geannie (April Taylors mother)
April Taylor-Herren
September 25, 2008
Donna was a wonderful and caring person who was compassionate to family and friends. She will be greatly missed. April Taylor-Herren Ramon and Abby
Lisa Spears
September 25, 2008
Donna will be greatly missed. She was the kindest person we knew and we truly loved her. Her knitting will live on in my daughter, whom she helped teach and inspired her to knit.I'm sad we never got to do our last plans for a night of birthday bingo and sushi. But I will continue on the tradition with her in my thoughths and wonderful memories. She always said she wanted" I'm in the monitor" on her gravestone. I hope she gets her wish. My deepest condolences goes to her family. Donna left her mark on this world on I know we will all cherish it.
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