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1939 - 2014
 Shirley Jean Donahue, 75, of Ona, WV, passed away November 24, 2014, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born September 27, 1939, in Lincoln County, a daughter of the late Harry Adkins and Dorothy Yeager Adkins. She is survived by her husband Jimmy Donahue; daughters and sons-in-law Kimila and Tom Jones of Ona, and Shonda and the Honorable James H. Young of Huntington; three sisters Leta Phillips of Branchland, Eula Wagoner of Hamlin and Birdie Gandy of Teays Valley; two brothers Freddie Adkins and Bobby Adkins of Hamlin; two grandchildren Katherine (Frank) OHara and Kurt Jones; and her special companion Miss Ellie. Shirley cherished her visits with her many customers, large family and host of friends. A memorial mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2014, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Huntington, by Father Dean Borgmeyer and Monsignor Lawrence Luciana. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is in charge of arrangements. The family would like to give a thank you to her special caregivers for all the love that she received, Brenda McComas, Lonna Fargo, Donna Turner, Beth Louden and Paige Louden. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Hospice House or the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. |
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There are currently 21 condolences.
Celine Craig
Saturday December 6, 2014 at
3:18 PM
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Shonda, I am so sorry to read of your mother's passing. My sympathy to you and your family.
Celine Craig
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Janie Culp
Sunday November 30, 2014 at
9:28 PM
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Shonda
Very, very sorry to hear about your mom passing away. I've known her for so long she was like family to me. Prayers are with all of you. Janie Culp
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Jessica Dailey Haas
Saturday November 29, 2014 at
1:14 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss! Shirley was an amazing, caring, loving lady. I respected her and Jim so much growing up! Prayers for the family.
The Dailey Family (Steve,Teresa, Sarah,Jessy)
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Libby Perry
Saturday November 29, 2014 at
11:05 AM
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Shonda, you are such a great person and daughter, and I'm so sorry.
Love, Libby Perry
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lavonna black
sablsb56@gmail.com
Saturday November 29, 2014 at
11:00 AM
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Ms shonda I kept my promise Im not there in person,but my heart is with u this sad but blessed day as u say good bye to momma shirley. May u & the rest of the family find peace with in your hearts at this difficult time.Love you all Lavonna
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Jill Coffman
Saturday November 29, 2014 at
10:58 AM
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Our entire family was saddened to hear of Shirley's passing. We have such wonderful memories being neighbors, you all were like family from the moment we moved onto Forest Dr. My children have precious memories of both Jim & Shirley and the fish pond and going over for apples. Love and hugs to all of you. Wish we could have been there in person to tell you we love you.
Love, Jill Alexander - Coffman
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michael turley
Saturday November 29, 2014 at
10:38 AM
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jim and family sorry for your loss,may god be with you all in this time,,
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Joe and Bea Bowden
Saturday November 29, 2014 at
9:22 AM
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Jim, Kim, Shonda and family. We are so sorry for the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother and your entire extended families. Shirley was always so kind and always a smile for us. We enjoyed so many early years together. We are thinking of you with love and prayers. Love, Bea and Joe (Bud) Bowden
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Candy (Lambert) Johnson
Saturday November 29, 2014 at
7:49 AM
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My prayers are with you all and so sorry to hear this. Shirley was loved by everyone, so sweet, and will be sadly missed. Much love your way
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Bernita and Gary McCallister
Friday November 28, 2014 at
9:35 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Bernita and Gary McCallister
Friday November 28, 2014 at
9:28 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Bernita and Gary McCallister
Friday November 28, 2014 at
9:22 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Shirley was a very sweet lady and we will miss her, but we will see her again in heaven!
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Reva and Reona Bailey
Friday November 28, 2014 at
5:59 PM
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Jim, Kim and Shonda. We were so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. She was always so kind and sweet to us. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
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Debbie Naus Clark
Debbieclark5@verizon.net
Friday November 28, 2014 at
4:41 PM
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Jim and girls, I am thinking about you today as I have learned of the passing of your sweet Shirley/Mom. She has graduated and is now in the most awesome place that is for all of us if we believe in Jesus Christ. I was just visiting Shirley a little over a month ago when my sister Janet and I traveled through West Virginia. What a blessing we had when we dropped by and were able to have such a deep conversation with Shirley and Jim. I am so relieved to hear of her testimony of her love for Jesus and her readiness to graduate when the time was right. Well, here we are and she is now with The Lord. I am sad for the sorrow you guys must feel as I too have had to let go of my wonderful parents. I cannot imagine what it must feel like to experience the loss of my spouse. Jim, you have been a wonderful husband and I am so proud of the way you cared for your wife. You truly are a beautiful example for all of us. I know you love her dearly. May God bless you this day and may you find His comfort while you grieve the loss of Shirley. Thankfully we all can see her again someday!
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Brenda Bond
Friday November 28, 2014 at
12:30 PM
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Jim Donahue and family: words cannot express my sorrow at your loss. Shirley was a kind, friendly lady. I enjoyed talking to her so many times through the years in her salon.May God be with you all.
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Judy Lucas
Friday November 28, 2014 at
12:11 PM
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Shonda Family
Paying respect to Shirley Donahue, Huntington business woman, wife, mother, grandmother, also a sweet smiling lady who will be remembered and missed.
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Lynda Bates
Friday November 28, 2014 at
11:50 AM
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RIP sweet lady. You will be missed. Sympathy and prayers to your family.
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Sandy Moreland Pridemore
Thursday November 27, 2014 at
6:52 PM
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Kim and Family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your mom & loved one. May God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you in this very difficult time. Thoughts n prayers and God Bless you all.
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Shirley Brumfield-Stone
sgbssis@frontier.com
Thursday November 27, 2014 at
3:27 PM
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Jim, Kim, and Shonda, I am so sorry to learn of Shirley's passing. She was a wonderful woman, kind, funny, affectionate, a pillar of her Blue Sulphur community. May God grant you comfort and peace in your times of grief.
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Jessica and David Walden
Thursday November 27, 2014 at
10:08 AM
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Oh Donahue Family, we are SO saddened to read of Shirley's passing. God speed grace, peace, and comfort to all of you in this time. We loved Shirley so much. Her smile warmed the room and her laughter filled the air. Thanksgiving for her life well lived and peace now in her healing eternal. Many prayers and love.
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Sheila Shepherd
shemarie43@yahoo.com
Thursday November 27, 2014 at
12:05 AM
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Such a great loss for your family and those that knew her. She was always smiling, always had a cheerful attitude, she was one of the sweetest ladies I have known. She was an inspiration to others thru her determination and positive outlook. I am so sorry for your loss. Sheila Shepherd
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