Smith
Donna Sue Smith, 88, of Madill, Okla., passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at her home in Madill. She was born on November 7, 1937, in Collinsville, Okla., to the late Coy Truman Blankenship and Rachel Sylvania Carter Blankenship.
Donna was raised in Tulsa, Okla., where she graduated from Tulsa Central High School. While working as a fountain girl at a local pharmacy, she met George Allen Smith, who worked there as well. The two began dating six months later and, after a year of courtship, were married on March 23, 1957, in Tulsa. They shared nearly 66 years of marriage before George preceded her in death on March 22, 2023.
Donna was a member of the Madill Daughters Club and was affiliated with the Methodist Church in Madill. She found great joy in sewing, painting and cooking, but above all else, her family was the center of her life. She cherished every moment spent with those she loved and will be remembered for her kind heart, caring spirit, and devotion to her family.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Christi Trammell; brothers, Joe, Truman and Jackie; sister, Fonda Haines.
Donna is survived by her c hildren, Tami Orr of Madill, Okla., Derek and Stephanie Smith of Howe, Texas; grandchildren, Cierra and Cody LaBruyere of DeLeon, Texas, Kyleigh Wescott of Madill, Okla., Shani and Broc McGuire of Madill, Okla., Chase Crain and Ryleigh Craven of Howe, Texas, Justin and Tara Orr of Madill, Okla., Shannon Trammell of Kingston, Okla.; great grandchildren, Trisslyn, Aikman, Kasen, Aubrey, Archer and Atticus; sister, Deann Worden of Tyler, Texas.
Thefamilywouldliketoexpresstheirheartfeltgratitude to the compassionate staff of Centric Hospice for the exceptional care, kindness and support they provided during this difficult time. A very special thank you is extended to her caregiver, Amanda, whose loving care, kindness and friendship meant more than words can express.
Visitation was at Watts Funeral Home, Madill, Okla. Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a family hour from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Funeral service was Monday, July 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Watts Memorial Chapel in Madill, Okla. Larry Holder officiated the service. Music was by Jim Bob Laird. Interment was at Woodberry-Forest Cemetery in Madill, Okla. Service was under the direction of Watts Funeral Home in Madill, Okla.
Casket bearers were Broc McGuire, Dakota Wescott, Steven Davis, Dillon Davis, Justin Orr, Cody LaBruyere and Julius Carrillo.
Honorary casket bearers were Bryant Watts, Dr. Greg Martens, Roger Worden, Jeff Dollar, Calvin Harkins and Darwin Cox.