Donna Smith Jarrett

Donna was full of life and joy; she made everything fun. She was loved by all who knew her, and her beautiful spirit, contagious laughter, and the love she shared will forever remain in the hearts of those whose lives she touched.

Donna was a lifetime member of Bible Center Cathedral, where she faithfully taught Sunday school for over 45 years. She also dedicated many years to teaching second grade at Stockwell Elementary, where she made a lasting difference in the lives of young students.

Donna is preceded in death by her mother, Hazel Louise Smith; her father, Robert A. Smith; and her brother, Robert “Bobby” A. Smith.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Clifford Jarrett; her daughter, Lori (Steve) Smith; her granddaughters, Rachel (Guillaume) Lepine, Sarah (Brandon) Igra; two great grandchildren; sister, Patricia (Don) Sexton; brother, Gary (Jan) Smith; two stepdaughters, Cheryl Roberts and Cindy Jarrett; and many more loved nieces, nephews, and step grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Ali of Angel Care, along with Kristin, Lacey, and Angi at Gentiva Hospice for their loving care and kindness.

The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20 at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, officiated by Pastor Alan Shelby, with burial to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Evansville Rescue Mission's Susan H. Snyder Center for Women and children or the Salvation Army of Evansville.

Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNewburghChapel.com.