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DONNA J. SMITH, 62, of West Frankfort passed away Friday morning, March 25, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Benton, IL on June 14, 1959, the daughter of Zack & Beulah (Shadowen) Smith.
Mrs. Smith was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Firefighters, the Eagles, and was the President of SIGS (Southern Illinois Ghosthunter Society). She worked for area nursing homes for many years as a cook.
Donna is survived by her:
Husband: H. David Smith
2 Sons: Sean Smith & fiancée Tina Smith
Jim Smith
1 Daughter: Monica Staley
Step-Daughter: Jennifer Bell & husband Tony
6 Grandkids: Briana Settle & husband Aaron, Zachery Smith & wife Breanna, Erica & Kendra Staley, Courtney & (Potato), Xander Smith
2 Great-Grandchildren: AJ Settle & Kynzlee Smith
3 Sisters: Billie Jo Weir
Cheryl Ann & Earl Pate
Charlene Stricklin
2 Brothers: Zack Smith
Jon Reed & wife Michelle
And several nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her Father-Zack Smith, by her Stepfather & Mother-Deon & Beulah Reed and Sister-Sally Lynn Smith Hamilton.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. TUESDAY, March 29th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Marty Shadowen officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 12 Noon on Tuesday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
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