http://www.yatesfuneralhome.comDonna Paxson
April 01, 1952 - October 05, 2013
Donna Amelia Paxson, age 61, of Palm City, formerly of Ft. Pierce, passed away October 5, 2013 in the comfort of her home and presence of her family.
Donna was born in Miami, Florida. She has resided in Palm City since 1998 when she moved from her long-time home of Ft. Pierce where she definitely left her mark as a great friend to many. Before staying home to raise her children, Donna taught kindergarten at various schools, the latter one being Indian River Academy. She attended the University of Miami where she completed her Master’s Degree in Education. She was a lifelong lover of reading and an avid shopper.
Donna is survived by her children, Ariel Paxson, Donna Olivia Paxson, and Katherine Paxson; her sister, Jaime Lee Paxson; her angel, caretaker, and long-time family “glue”, Sharon Upton; her granddaughters, Nola and Shiloh Sprauer; her nieces, Natalie and Vanessa Hammond; her dog, Tootie; and her cat, Jade.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Lamar Paxson, and her mother, Jean Davis.
Funeral Information
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, with a Celebration of Donna's life at 7:30 pm at the Port St. Lucie Chapel of Yates Funeral Home and Crematory, 7951 S. US Highway One, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952.