Donna Little Perdue

Donna Little Perdue obituary, Kenly, NC

Donna Little Perdue

Donna Perdue Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kenly Funeral & Cremation Service - Kenly on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Smithfield-Donna Little Perdue, 66, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at WakeMed Hospital. Born in Johnston County on February, 19, 1959, she was daughter to the late Simon Ross Little, Sr. and Lura Ann Stephenson Little.
Donna loved and had an appreciation for the simple things in life. She found joy in the beauty of nature, especially in watching the delicate dance of hummingbirds.
Donna is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Holt; her sons, Christopher W. Holt, Brandon Perdue and Eric Perdue; her grandchild, Christopher R. Holt; her great-grandchildren, Layla Holt, Mateo Toledo, Audrey Holt, Christopher M. Holt and Mia Holt; her sister, Rhonda Krise; her brother, Simon Ross Little, Jr.; and her loyal companions, Ella, Evie and Sugar.
In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her great-grandchild, Emery Holt.
No formal services will be held.
Services have been entrusted to Kenly Funeral Service.

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