Donna N. Smith

Donna N. Smith, 86, of Midland, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. She was born in Duchesne, Utah on March 27, 1925 to Alonzo C. and Fern (Gordon) Fitzwater. Donna had a passion for flowers and was a longtime member of the Green Thumb Garden Club.

She is survived by her husband, Darrell E. Smith, her children, D. Craig Smith, Kirk E. Smith and wife, Debbie; Shelley F. Smith and husband, Russell Erwin; Christine H. Vest and husband, Steve; her seven grandchildren, Ann Marie Smith, D. Bryan Smith, James G. Smith, Micheal K. Smith, G. Ryan Peckham, S. Keith Vest, Donna Nicole Vest, and five great grandchildren. Also left to cherish her memory are her brothers, Jay Gordan Fitzwater and wife, Henrietta; Stan Smith and wife, Leola; Ted Smith and wife, Beverly.

Special thanks to the Carlos and Yolanda Jimenez family for all of their love and support.

Family will welcome friends at Ellis Funeral Home (801 Andrews Highway) on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Graveside services are planned for Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 11:00am at Resthaven Memorial Park (4616 N. Big Spring Street). Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home of Midland. Condolences may be made at: www.ellisfunerals.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Midland, P. O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702.