Donna Elizebeth Victorian

Eunice- Funeral service only for Donna Victorian, 60, will be held on Saturday July 5, 2025 from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Owens-Thomas Funeral Home in Eunice, LA. burial will be at St. Mathilda C.C. Cemetery in Eunice, LA.
Donna E. Victorian graced the world with her presence on October 30th, 1964 at St. Vincent's hospital in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York. Adopted at the tender age of two by Arcelous Victorian of Bell City, LA and Cecilia Lavergne of Eunice, LA. She embarked on her spiritual journey receiving the sacraments of baptism, first communion, and confirmation at St. Matilda Catholic Church, where she devotedly served as a Jr. Daughter.
She attended St. Matilda Catholic School in Eunice, LA from 1970 to 1971 then finished Elementary at Happy Hill Elementary School. She graduated from Eunice High School in 1981 then graduated from University of Louisiana of Lafayette in 1989 with two degrees, Early Childhood Education and Special Education. She received her Master of Business Association from University of Phoenix in May 2009.
She taught Special ED at East Elementary from 1989 - 1991, 3rd grade at St. Antoine Elementary from 1991 - 1996, Church Point Elementary 1996 - 1997, 6th grade at Church Point Middle from 1997 - 2010, 5th grade at Breaux Bridge Elementary from 2010 - 2012, Armstrong Middle from 2012 - 2016, and Acadia Parish Alternative from 2016 - 2023.
She retired from Acadia Parish School board in 2023, closing a remarkable chapter in her distinguished career. However, her retirement was short-lived, driven by her unwavering passion; she returned to teaching the same year. She continued her career teaching 7th & 8th grade at JS Clark from 2023 - 2024 then various grade levels at Opelousas High from 2024 -2025.
Throughout her teaching journey, she accomplished teacher of the year, led various school clubs, was a proud member of the teacher's association, and received several certifications.
Her biggest accomplishment and greatest joy was being a mom. She taught her three children to be God-fearing, independent, and intelligent individuals. Instilling in them the value of an education and to lean on the bible during difficult times.
Cherishing warm and fond memories of her earthly stay is her family: three children Newton Victorian of Church Point, LA, Mckenzie Brown - Smoak (Isaiah) of Austin, TX, Ester Brown of San Antonio, TX, one grandchild Estella A. Smoak, her brother, Columbus A. Victorian Jr. (Vanessa) of Douglasville, Georgia, and two nephews Columbus Victorian III and Monte Victorian.
She is preceded in death by her parents Arcelous Victorian and Cecilia Lavergne-Victorian of Eunice, La, and brother Kelvin Ray Victorian of Welch, LA.
Also remembering her loving memories will be many friends, students, and co-workers.
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