Just to let you know we are praying for you and your entire family during this time. Donna was well known through Charlotte and very special to us all and the CHURCH. She will truly miss her deeply. We are here if you need us too(Usher Ministry) or me.
Posted by Jeff Meadows on April 7, 2020
Usher President, Sunday School teacher, Gospel choir singer, After school coordinator, Summer camp director, Praise dance director, Community activist, and more at Greater Providence Baptist Church. You did it all with a smile, while suffering and never complaining. A true leader. But, you're in the Master's Hands now. My thanks for you and your loving spirit. My condolences to your family.
Posted by Erma Crowder on April 6, 2020
Nikita, I am so sorry for your loss. It's hard to lose a loved one!!! You know I am talking from experience. I pray that the good Lord will console you daily. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Stay blessed and wipe no more tears because your mom is in a better place watching over you. I love you girl
Posted by Elizabeth Owusu on April 5, 2020
I will truly truly miss you. Your warm smile, and bubbly personality. Your loyal dedication and commitment to our Usher's ministry was unfaultering, and to the whole GPBC church family. May you Rest in Eternal Peace. My deep sympathy to the family.
Posted by Betty Saunders on April 4, 2020
My sincere condolences to Nikki and the Smutherman family. I was saddened to hear of Donna’s passing. I met Donna at Claflin our freshman year.She was a very sweet person with a pleasing demeanor and loving personality. Each time I ran into her at homecoming over the years, she was still the same beautiful person. I pray that your memories of you mom and God’s grace and mercy give you comfort during this difficult time.
Posted by Gwen McKnight Moody on April 4, 2020
Donna was truly a special person. The level of dedication to all that she was involved in was endless. She shared a special connection with the youth and knew how to encourage and support them. It was Donna who asked my son, Isaiah to play the piano for the first time in front of the church. She has left such a legacy at Greater Providence. She will be missed! My condolences and prayers for strength and peace to the family.
Posted by Vondalyn Hamilton on April 4, 2020
To the Smutherman Family, Our hearts are with you during this time of bereavement. We pray that God gives you the strength to endure. Donna was a great Person. She brought so much joy to so many people. We Met Donna at Greater Providence Baptist Church where she was a singer on the 8:00 am choir. It was a pleasure to serve in the music ministry with you. May Gods Love Shine on Nikki during this time. With Love From the Murphy Family, Theasha, James and Qeia, And Christopher.
Posted by Theasha Murphy on April 4, 2020
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Donna Marie Smutherman. Her sincere smile, her warm hugs and her generous caring for others will be missed. I am honored to have known her, may she rest in peace in the arms of our Heavenly Father.
Posted by Carol Howie on April 3, 2020
My heart is truly sadden. Donna and I worked together in many ways (Summer Camp, Usher Board, Grant writing). More importantly we were friends. My family and I will truly miss her. In addition, my sons (Quadir and Malik) play baseball with her brother, Coach Phil. May God bless you all.
Posted by Cassandra L Black on April 3, 2020
My heart & prayers are with you all right now as you mourn the loss of her beautiful soul. Donna brought joy and laughter to all she was near. She was an amazing mentor, friend and will be missed tremendously.
Posted by Angela Pate & Family on April 3, 2020
Donna was what we all strive to be! She will be sorely missed. Deepest condolences to her family and friends. Daughter Nikki, please email me your mailing address. May God give you all comfort, strength and peace during your time of bereavement.
Posted by Lisa Williams on April 3, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to Donna's daughters and her family. I had the pleasure of meeting Donna in 2004 when she became a part of the NC CCR&R School Age Project Team. She was an incredible team member, always there to support everyone, and her smile lit up the room when we were together. Humble and kind, a shining light. There are those people you meet that you know will leave a lasting impression for the rest of your life. Donna, I will never forget you!
Posted by Lori Jones on April 3, 2020
God needed another beautiful rose for His garden and He chose Donna to fill that spot. Always with a smile and a heart full of love for children. Donna is missed but she has a new assignment in Heaven. Deepest sympathy to her family and Church family. To know Donna was to love her. Rest In Peace until that great gettin up morning.
Posted by Arlene Overton on April 3, 2020
Gone to soon. Rest in peace. Brenda
Posted by Brenda Wright on April 3, 2020
Donna it was a pleasure to service as an usher with you. The world is a little darker without your light but know we will do our best the carry on the torch and reflect the spirit of love and compassion you displayed with your smile. Love you and miss you already Brenda
Posted by Brenda Wright on April 3, 2020
Our sincere condolences to the Smutherman family. We pray God’s blessings for strength and comfort during the days ahead. We will miss Donna’s smile and many conversations. Rest in Heaven. Love, Spencer, Annissa & William
Posted by Spencer McDowell on April 3, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to Donna's family. May God continue to strengthen you during this dificult time. As a former coworker of Donna's, she always had a smile on her face and illuminated a sweet spirit. God's Grace and Mercy be with you.
Posted by Lisa Adams on April 3, 2020
Donna was truly an amazing lady, full of laughter and love. She will truly be missed. To Nikki, your mother will forever be in my heart. Trust God through those lonely days ahead.
Posted by Virginia S. Little on April 3, 2020
I am very sorry of the loss of your love one and a very nice and friendly lady I met in church. I will miss her beautiful smile and her hello on Sunday mornings. My prayers are with you all. She will truely be missed.
Posted by Linda Smith on April 3, 2020
Donna, You will be missed so very much! You were a True Servant of God! You were such a kind person and everyone who ever came in contact with you , you made them feel so comfortable with your beautiful smile! I can remember when Greater Providence moved to Milton Road and we served on The Young Adult Missionary together you loved Greater Providence so much! The Usher Board and Dance Ministry will miss you so much and so will I coming to Lebo's making me give you the Greater Providence discount which I felt pleasured to do! I'm gonna miss our 2 hour telephone calls that couldn't end because we were both so chatty! I love you and I am gonna miss you so very much! I can truly lay down and rest tonight because without a doubt I know you are with the King!
Posted by Shari Mobley on April 3, 2020
Going to miss you Ms. Donna. You were not only my dance instructor, boss, and usher leader but another aunt to me. I’m going to miss you so much but I know that you are in a better place and no longer suffering. Heaven has certainly collected another angel.
Posted by Anonymous on April 3, 2020
Mrs. Donna you will be missed- Forever in our hearts! Nikki, I love you- Gone but not forgotten- Rest Easy, BreLinda/Samiya/Ahmad Locke
Posted by BreLinda Locke on April 3, 2020
I send my condolences to Donna’s family. Donna was a beautiful person with a warm beautiful smile.
Posted by Mary Anne Logan on April 3, 2020
Always smiling. Your love and care for our children is what I shall remember most. My condolences to the family and friends.
Posted by Doreen West on April 3, 2020
sending my heart condolene to the family Donna was a sweet and lovely spirit that showed love for ever one may she RIP
Posted by linda green on April 2, 2020
To Nikki and family, Donna and I attended Claflin University and graduated together. Donna was such a loving and caring person. We usually make plans to meet and get together during Homecoming. I thank God for allowing me to meet such a sweet person. Her smile, wisdom, and kindness always be remembered. I will miss our text messages and phone calls, but I know she is in a better place. I pray that God will continue to strengthen the family. Praying for the family, Alyce
Posted by Alyce on April 2, 2020
Donnie, you were an amazing, caring, loving person inside and out!!!We were truly blessed to have you in our lives!!!GONE but NEVER FORGOTTEN!!! Take your rest, we will miss you.
Posted by Tracy Clark-Brown on April 2, 2020
My sincere condolences to her family. Keep her in your heart.
Posted by JoeAnne Bethea on April 2, 2020
Donna will be missed so much by her Usher family and friends. Heaven is rejoicing. You have my prayers and sympathy family. Valerie Singleton and the the ushers formally known as "Ushers of District III
Posted by Valerie Singleton on April 2, 2020
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Smutherman family. Donna had such a bubbly personality and always greeted you with a beautiful smile.sm She will truly be missed.
Posted by Millie King on April 2, 2020
My wife and I will TRULY miss your smiling face. Rest In Peace my sister. Wayn & Gail Brown
Posted by Wayn Brown on April 2, 2020
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. My deepest sympathies to her daughters during this time of loss, my thoughts/prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Posted by Samelia Jones on April 2, 2020
Ms. Donna was a special kind of woman. Always so warm and kind with a beautiful soul. Just an all around people person. She will be truly missed. RIP beautiful.
Posted by Sian Narine on April 2, 2020
Prayers go out to the Smutherman Family. Donna was the "Rock" of the GPBC Ushers Ministry and will sorry missed. Her passing has left a "void" in my heart, but I know she is in a better place. Rest in Peace Donna. We Love You.
Posted by Linda Littlejohn on April 2, 2020
Donna will be truly missed. God will hold his arms around the family in this time of grief..
Posted by Teyako J Mayfield on April 2, 2020
You have my deepest sympathy. Donna was a beautiful person inside and out. She will be truly missed. My prayers to the entire Smutherman family. I love you all.
Posted by Debbie Blue on April 2, 2020
Sincere condolences to this wonderful family. May God console you during this very difficult time. I will always remember cousin Donna.
Posted by B Ginter on April 2, 2020
To the Smutherman family: There are no word to express my deepest sympathy to you all. I'm keeping you in my thoughts & prayers as you endure this great loss. We love you. The Samuel family
Posted by Carolyn M Samuel on April 2, 2020
To the Smutherman family, you have my sincerest sympathy during this time of loss of your dearly departed mother & sister. Keeping you in thought & prayers. We love you all. Carolyn Samuel & family.
Posted by Carolyn M. Samuel on April 2, 2020
I want to send my condolences to her family and to say I am so sorry Phillip on the death of your beautiful sister. Love you , Phillip. Dillon High School Class of 81.
Posted by Wayne Bailey on April 2, 2020
So sorry to hear about the passing of Donna. She was more than a neighbor and friend, she was a big sister to us Dixon girls. She always reached out to me to see how I was doing and was there as a listening ear when my sister Linda lost her battle with cancer. Donna we love you and will miss you greatly. I know Linda welcomed you into eternal life and yall are laughing it up once again. Rest in peace sweet sister until we meet again. Love you forever.
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