Donna Wolford Obituary
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Born January 15, 1933 in Buffalo WV she was the daughter of the late Herfa Knapp and Ada Marie Herdman Knapp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Vandall Knapp, Kervin "Tiny" Knapp and Paul Knapp.
Survivors include her loving husband of 70 years, Harry Wolford of Palm Bay FL; son, Steve Wolford of Henderson NV; brother, Kenneth (Phyllis) Knapp of Palm Bay FL; granddaughters, Shaye and Devyn. Donna is also survived by Patricia Curry, an exchange student that she loved like a daughter along with several nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
A memorial service in Palm Bay FL will be announced towards the end of the year. Inurnment will take place in Cunningham Memorial Park, St Albans at a later date.
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steve
October 24, 2025
Our though and prayers go to your family Steve and Diana Nole
Beth Spangler
October 24, 2025
So very sorry to hear this. Donna was. Best friend to my Mom and a dear friend of our entire family! Prayers to the entire Wolford family!
Carol Shade Rodriguez
October 23, 2025
Donna, along with her husband Harry, coached me in basketball and were always encouraging and kind. I have many fond memories of her. She was involved in the Reynoldsburg community as well as the schools. I graduated with her very beloved son, Steve. I send love and strength to all of her family and friends as they grieve her passing.
Kathy Kasavage
October 23, 2025
Rest in Peace, Mrs Wolford. May God grant your loved ones Peace.
Kathy (Paulsen) Kasavage
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Janet Richards Herring
October 23, 2025
Donna was a very special teacher to me and I am so glad I had the opportunity to tell her that a few years ago. My deepest sympathy to Harry and family.
Jay Snoke
October 23, 2025
RIP, Donna - you were a great educator during your time at Reynoldsburg High. Condolences to Steve and the rest of the family. May her memory be a blessing.
Brenda McCabe Wade Bellis
October 23, 2025
R.I.P. Donna.
Nova Adkins
October 23, 2025
Donna was an early mentor to many of us in the English Department of Reynoldsburg City Schools. She also sponsored my membership in Delta Kappa Gamma, an international society of educators. She will be remembered as a wonderful, caring friend. Harry, Steve, you and your family are in my heart
Ann Robinson
October 23, 2025
So very sad to lose a wonderful friend of 63 years. Donna was a wonderful person, teacher, wife, mother and friend. She will be missed by all of us.
Remembering their foreign exchange student and who has been a daughter to them all these years, Patty. She has been with them almost daily these last years. Harry said to me once that they could not have asked for a better daughter. They dearly loved her two wonderful children.
Prayers and virtual hugs to her wonderful family.
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