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Donna Carroll Clark
1964 - 2025
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Donna Clark Obituary
March 16, 1964 - November 28, 2025
Donna Carroll Clark, 61, of Mechanicsville, VA, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, after a long health battle. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles W. Carroll.
Born on March 16, 1964 in Richmond, VA, Donna is survived by her mother, Theresa Nadder Carroll, devoted husband of 36 years and primary caregiver, Stephan J. Clark; son, Benjamin J. Clark; sisters, Theresa (Teri) C. Phillips (Bubba), Jennifer C. Dorton (Michael); brothers, Charles W. Carroll, Jr., Timothy P. Carroll (Sharon); and many extended family members.
Donna attended Henrico High School while working as a waitress at Aunt Sarah's Pancake House. She graduated in 1987 from Longwood College with a Bachelor's Degree in History. Donna worked in re-sale at Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA, for 15 years. She then worked for the Virginia State Police in Human Resources until 2020 when dementia ended her career.
Donna met her soulmate Stephan and they were married in 1989. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister and mother. She was an avid reader who enjoyed a good mystery novel and enjoyed listening to music. Donna cherished time spent traveling with her husband and son for an annual vacation to South Carolina. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Lakeside.
Visitation will be held at Bliley's Funeral Home 8510 Staples Mill Road from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on December 5, 2025, with Praying of the Rosary following at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 12 p.m. on December 6, 2025 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Richmond.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the ALS Association.
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Karen Jones Cheek
December 3, 2025
Dear Stephan, Benjamin, Tim, Sharon, Mrs. Carroll & Extended Family - Please accept my most sincere condolences on the passing of Donna; I am so deeply saddened by this news. She was a dear friend, generous and kind. I was in Henrico High School's Class of 1981 - I was Karen Jones then - & Donna & I became friends on our neighborhood's school bus (Tim, I also knew you from the bus, as well). Until I was old enough to drive to school, Donna & I enjoyed our bus rides, talking about our days and sharing what books we were delving into outside of school assignments. The same year that I first had the opportunity to get to know her, Donna & I also shared a lunch period, enjoying a group of mutual friends. At some point while a student at VCU, I had the pleasure of running into Donna while out shopping & we spent about an hour catching up. It was wonderful to see her, & I profoundly regret that we did not keep in touch. Please know that my family & I are praying for your family & sending you wishes for comfort. I will always remember Donna; it was an honor to know her. - Kind regards, Karen Jones Cheek & Family (Glen Allen, VA)
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