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Donna Coad Obituary

Donna Renee Coad, daughter of Hanford Thomas, Sr. and Dorothy Thomas, went home to rest on May 10, 2014. Donna leaves behind her husband Garnett Coad, Sr.; 2 children: Garnett Coad, Jr. and Kristin Coad; 3 grandchildren: Andre Butler, Jr., Garnett Coad, III and Aiden Alexander; 4 sisters: Linda Ambush (Gregory), Mary Lyles (Jerome), Darlene Thomas and Kimberly Thomas; 3 brothers: Hanford Thomas, Jr., Anthony Thomas (Melissa) and Ricky Hall (Judy); uncle: Bruce Davis; aunt: Thelma Thomas; 3 nieces: Stacey Simon (Tyres), Kylie Thomas and Crystal Thomas; 2 nephews: Antoine Thomas (Tylisa) and David Thomas (Caroline); grandfather Reginald Snowden; and devoted friend Delores Ambush. Donna was proceeded in death by Debbie Thomas (sister), Willard Orem (grandfather) and Geraldine Davis (grandmother).

Donna will be laid to rest on Friday, May 16, 2014. Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 101 West All Saints Street, Frederick, MD 21701. Rev. LaDelle Brooks officiating. Interment to follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD 20722. Online condolences may be expressed at www.garylrollinsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Frederick News-Post from May 12 to May 14, 2014.

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Patricia L Summers

May 6, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Patricia L Summers

May 6, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Patricia Summers

May 6, 2020

Donna you are loved and missed by many continue to Rest In Sweet Heavenly Peace...

Alvah White

September 15, 2014

Now that you are in God's House there will peace in memory as you were my symbol of love.Love You Always
Poverbs 3:
Chapter 4 verse 6
Forsake her not,and she shall preserve thee:love her,and she shall keep thee.

Rick James

May 17, 2014

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family.

McCarthy

May 16, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you during these difficult days. (Psalm 83:18)

Mike and Nikki Burley

May 15, 2014

Donna my friend I am sorry to see you leave us but you're gone to a better place. When you get to those gates GO through enjoy that side,you will see my father may he meet you there if you get lost. I love you and truly you will be missed. Love Nikki(Keneka) & Milon Wars and Mike

Friend

May 14, 2014

My heart is with the family and I will miss her very much. Grateful she is with Jesus forevermore.

May 14, 2014

My condolences to the entire family. To Donna, God saw that you were weary and took you home to rest, He never makes mistakes and He always chooses the best. Truly going to miss you joking with me.I can here you now saying "Helen". R.I.P. my friend! Love Susie Cooper

Shannon Thompson

May 14, 2014

Great Grandma Dot-Dot and Hanford, we will keep you in our prayers.

Brianna Thomas, Shannon Thompson and family

Mary Thompson

May 14, 2014

Mrs. Dorothy and Family
I'm so sorry for your loss.

caroline thomas

May 14, 2014

may she rest in peace!

May 14, 2014

Ms. Ambush, please know you are in my prayers.
Susan H.

Percy & Mia Tolson

May 13, 2014

we will miss you ms.donna. our condolences go out to the family, sorry for your loss.

wendy hoy-coleman

May 13, 2014

donna i will miss you my prayers go out to the family.

linda &rick caldwell

May 13, 2014

condolences to the family donna you will be truely missed.linda hoy husband rick and family.

May 13, 2014

Miss Dot & Family, with heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Comfort, Strengthen, Protect and Keep You Always.

Beverly Lyles Hall & Barbara Lyles Ambush

Liska L. Brown

May 13, 2014

As a member of God's angels, Donna was one of the sweetest person to ever come around. She will surely be missed, I pray the family is in the spirit of peace as Donna is no longer in any pain of this world physically or mentally. My love for you all

tina Atwood

May 12, 2014

The Dailey Thoma's, Atwood family send there condolences. May god bless you all.

Patricia Summers

May 12, 2014

My condolences to the family look to God to comfort you. Donna you will truly be missed by me. Love you and family.

May 12, 2014

Donna had a heart of gold. She will be greatly missed.

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Asbury United Methodist Church

101 West All Saints Street, Frederick, MD

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11:00 a.m.

Asbury United Methodist Church

101 West All Saints Street, Frederick, MD

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