Donna Ruth Seley

June 2, 1949 - February 18, 2023 Sacramento, CA ? Donna R. Seley, age 74, passed away-with her daughters, Melissa and Jenny Seley, by her side-on February 18, 2023 in Sacramento, CA, after suffering a brain aneurysm. She was born June 2, 1949 to Mildred and Ben Williamson in Carmichael and graduated from Mira Loma High School in 1967. After marrying Dennis Seley in Sacramento in 1968, she went on to raise three children: Jeff, Melissa and Jenny. She was a mother at her core, through and through.

Innately and infinitely generous, she was devoted to the families of the Maddox Ranch neighborhood where she raised her children, and, later on, to the community of her children's friends at Rio Americano High School. Her door was always open. Over the years, she warmly welcomed exchange students from France, Japan, China, and Belgium-where she is beloved-and took in anyone who might be in need. In this spirit, she gave back to the local community in more ways than can be named, to organizations including: the Sacramento Children's Musical Theater, the American Cancer Society, and Mustard Seed.

Donna's laughter was a joy. Her goodness was simple, genuine, unbounded. Her loveliness was effortless. Her legacy is one of nonjudgmentalism, profound graciousness and maternal love.

Donna will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Melissa Seley (Alex Scordelis) and Jennifer Seley. Her grandchildren: Caden, Madelyn, Charlotte and George. Her brother, Wes Williamson, and sister, Paula Williamson. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mildren and Ben Williamson, and by her son, Jeffery Seley.

Donations may be made in Donna's honor to the Sacramento Public Library.