We are sad to announce the passing of Christine “Christy” Marie Donovan Smith, at 64 years old. She passed on May 3rd, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones following complications due to a brain aneurysm. Born January 5th, 1960 in Iowa to Don and Phyllis Donovan, Christy was later raised in Punta Gorda, Florida alongside her four sisters. She graduated from Charlotte High School where she was an honor student and also voted “Most Athletic” after a high school career full of varsity volleyball, basketball, and cheerleading.
Christy continued her education by obtaining an associate’s degree from Edison Community College. She enjoyed a long career working for her family’s businesses, Do All Rental and Gene Smith Painting, but her favorite role included raising her twin sons, Colton and Dustin Smith alongside her husband Jack. Christy was always selfless and generously volunteered her time, evidenced by her recognition as Volunteer of the Year for the Charlotte County School system and weekly involvement at Freedom Bible Church. She was a light to everyone and to know her was to love her. She will forever be remembered as a cherished daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend.
Romans 8:28
Christy is preceded in death by her father Donald Donovan. She’s survived by her mother Phyllis Donovan, loving husband Jack Smith, sons Colton and Dustin Smith, along with sisters Darla Vargo (Frank), Julie Fincham, Linda Gray, Patricia Hathaway (John), and countless nephews, nieces, and great friends.
The celebration of life will be held at Freedom Bible Church on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 at 1 pm.
5550 S Sumter Blvd. North Port, FL 34287
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Freedom Bible Children’s Church:
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