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Donni Harrison Obituary
Virginia Beach - Donni Lou Van Pelt Harrison succumbed to cancer Friday January 15, in Virginia Beach. She was the daughter of Louann Van Pelt and the late E. Neil Van Pelt of Norfolk, Virginia; she is survived by her daughter, Gina Rae Harrison and son-in-law Parvel Durham, and her two grandchildren Jada Harrison and Marlon Durham; and four siblings, Jeff Van Pelt (sister-in-law Sharon), Mark Van Pelt, Christie Van Pelt White (brother-in-law Albert), and Kate Van Pelt DeLoach (brother-in-law Paul); and by five nieces and nephews. Donni Lou was a 1973 graduate of Kempsville High School. A service is planned for Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, 4889 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, 23462.
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Jerry Peterson
June 16, 2016
Donnie Lou has been on my mind all these years...you don't know how sorry I am to learn of her passing...she was a beautiful person...I was trying to track Donnie Lou down for old time sake when I came across this page...I pray she is with the angels...so I can see her again someday...
With love and condolences to all her family
Jerry
Old Friend
March 23, 2016
I cannot express my feelings upon hearing of her passing. She was truly a wonderful person, so very rare.
Teresa Ferguson
February 1, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Donni Lou. I haven't seen Donni in many years, we knew each other from friends and many great times at Kempsville Inn.
My heart goes out to Donni's family, may God Bless you all.
Kelly Hicks-Whitehurst
January 25, 2016
I had not seen Donni Lou for many years, but was still shocked and saddened to hear of her passing. My heartfelt prayers go out to her entire family. She was such a beautiful lady inside and out. Absolutely unforgettable... I'm praying for peace in the hearts of all who knew and loved Donni Lou. God Bless You All - Kelly Hicks Whitehurst and all the Hicks Family
Alan Carrington
January 24, 2016
I met Donni Lou VanPelt in 1976 before she became Donni Lou Harrison. I met her wonderful family and friends. I was lucky enough to be part of her world , and friends of hers are mine to this day. I'm sure that those who know and Love her know that they were Loved in return. What a Brave and Beautiful Lady. She wouldn't want me to say much more. I can't write much more cause I can't see through my own selfish tears. I hope and pray to see her again someday. God Bless Donni Lou, her wonderful family and friends.
robert bostic
January 22, 2016
Mark and Christie, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Our thought and prayers are with you.
Bob Bostic
juanita ferguson
January 22, 2016
I worked with Donnie at American Main
she was a good teacher when I started
we had a lot of good laughs together through the years I worked with her.
We were suppose to retire together.
That was our dream but that never happened
I will truly miss her.
she was a very dear friend
I will truly miss her.
Juanita ferguson
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