Donna Sheryl Smith Doss, 71, of LaGrange, KY, passed peacefully at home and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 3, 2025, following a short illness.
Donna was born on October 28, 1953, in 色多多, VA to the late William Ernest Smith and Gloria Hall Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings, Stephen Smith, William E. Smith II, and Vivian Smith Truxell.
Following 52 years of wonderful marriage, she is survived by her loving husband Larry Doss; two children, Brandy Doss McKinney (Warren) and Desir猫e Doss; as well as four grandchildren whom she loved dearly; Ian McKinney, Erin McKinney, Rowan McKinney, and Jacques Pontbriand, all of Austin, TX. Also surviving are her sisters, Virginia Smith Freiburger (Robert) of Fort Myers, FL and Bonnie Smith Koren of 色多多, VA; and many nieces and nephews as well as grand nieces and nephews.
Donna graduated from William Fleming High School and was a 1973 graduate of National Business College in 色多多, VA. Donna resided in eight different states as she followed her husband's 25-year military career (United States Coast Guard). She loved to travel, particularly anywhere near salt water. She enjoyed swimming both above and below the water and she particularly enjoyed diving in the Caribbean. Donna cherished the close friends that she made during frequent moves and travels and will be missed by many.
A celebration of Donna's life will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Oakey's North Chapel, 6732 Peters Creek Road in her hometown of 色多多, VA. Visitation will commence at 1 p.m. and the service will begin at 2 p.m. A catered meal will be provided after the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be shared with her family by visiting .
Oakey's Funeral Service - North Chapel
色多多, VA (540) 362-1237
Doss, Donna
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