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Donna Jane Smith
4/24/1935 - 1/21/2026
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Obituary For Donna Jane Smith
Donna Jane Smith, age 90 of Florence, KY passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026. Donna was born on April 24, 1935 in Cincinnati, OH to Francis Kiefer and Edna Maguire Kiefer.
Donna was a homemaker and a longtime member of St. Paul Church in Florence.
Donna is survived by her loving husband of 70-plus years Dana Smith, 5 loving children Kathy Fricke (Joe), Jenny White (Jim), Jim Smith (Bernice), John Smith (Tricia), and Jane Banta (Greg) and many cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial to honor Donna will be held at the convenience of the family at St. Paul Church in Florence.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.
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