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Donna Nichols Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 29, 2025.

Donna Helena Marie "Dee" Nichols, née Britton, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by family and loved ones in Baltimore, Maryland, at the age of 69. Born on October 29, 1955, in Camden, New Jersey, Donna lived a life marked by deep family connections, joyful gatherings, and a spirited love for writing and dancing.

For ten years, Donna worked as an office manager for her favorite boss, John Boyd of Boyd Construction. Her dedication and professionalism left a lasting impression on those she worked with during that time.

Donna was the beloved mother of Chastity Long (late Timothy), Gene Sullivan, and Chad Sullivan. She was a proud grandmother to Jason Sullivan, Anthony Tucker, Megan Kern (Paul), Savannah Long, Ava Long, Jacob Sullivan, Breanna Sullivan, Jessie Sullivan, Seairra Sullivan, Katherine Barrel, and Kaitlyn Sullivan. Her joy multiplied with the arrival of her great-grandchildren Luna, JR and Jolaya. Donna also cherished her surrogate grandchildren Kyle, Camden, Kayla and Lily.

She shared a close bond with her siblings: Joann (Frank), Billy (Jeanine), Josephine (Mark), and Mary. Her extended family included many nieces and nephews who held a special place in her heart: Fred (Stacy), Tammy (Dave), Tammy (Derrick), Stephen (Dominique) and Michael (Paige), Nicole (late James), Tyler, Kelli (Cory), Gio, Emma, Tyler-and many more whose lives were touched by her warmth.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Rita Schavio and Robert Britton.

We would also like to give a special thank you to her great friend Jim that was always there by her side.

Known affectionately as "Dee," Donna found joy in simple pleasures of writing from the heart, dancing with abandon to music she loved, and taking trips that brought new memories with those closest to her. Above all else, she treasured time spent with her grandchildren and other close family members.

A private memorial service for family and close friends will be held on April 26, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Mayslanding, New Jersey.

May Donna's memory bring comfort to all who knew them and continue to inspire love and laughter in the hearts they leave behind.

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April 4, 2025

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April 4, 2025

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April 1, 2025

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4 Entries

Joann

April 4, 2025

My beautiful big sister, I am still having a hard time trying to understand all of this. When you called me on Dec 17 and said you had brain tumors stage 4 cancer i didn't believe it. Here a little over 3 months later you are gone. It's not right, you always would say Jo I gonna be here for a long time, I'm gonna live to be 100. I miss you, I want you back. I want to talk to you. We talked everyday. I miss your voice our long talks about the memories we had and shared. I know you loved me more then anything, you always told me just how important I was to you and that I was your best friend. I love you so much and it hurts it really does. I look at our pictures when we were young and I see the bond the 2 of us had growing up. I wasn't ready tk lose you but I also couldn't be selfish and seeing and hearing the pain you were in broke my heart. So I knew I had to let you go. I wish I could call you right now and talk to you instead of gathering pictures of you for your celebration. You have been cheated life . You were always strong and stubborn but I of all people understand and know why you were they way you were. You will be carried in my heart forever. I hope you are pain free and enjoying your after life with grandmom and daddy. I do hope that 1 day we will be together again. I will do my best to watch over your children and grandchildren . I know you hated seeing me down and crying and would say its ok Jo I'm not going anywhere I promise, we'll sis that's 1 promise you weren't able to keep , but I'm not mad at you. I am happy you were my big sister and you always had my back . You are now my angel and I know you are looking down on me and this family . So do what you have to to keep us safe. Thank you for being there for me. I love you so very much.

Chastity Long

April 4, 2025

Mom it´s so hard believing that you are no longer with us. I never imagined you not being here much less you being gone this soon. I miss you so very much. I know you are with Pop-pop . I know you are watching over all of us. I love you forever and always.

Jim Coleman

April 1, 2025

Dee was an honorable woman who cared deeply about her family and friends. She was always willing to help out, make a meal, give a ride, or just sit a chat. She was stubborn as the day is long, but had a heart the size of New Jersey! I miss her so much!

Ralph Wean

March 30, 2025

I meet Donna when I was in the Marine Corps in 1971, she was a cutie, sorry to hear about her passing, may God bless her and welcome her Home, loves and hugs to all