Donna Howard Serio, 67, of McCarley, Ms., passed away at her home on Friday, April 21, 2023.
She was born on January 9, 1956, to James and Peggy Mullen Howard of McCarley. Donna’s first true love was undoubtedly her Lord Jesus. She worked faithfully to serve him all the days of her life. She knew it was her greatest obedience to raise her children and grandchildren to learn the Way of faith in Jesus and delighted greatly in seeing them love and serve because of their faith in Him!
She was also known to be a gentle and caring nurse, nursing instructor, and home health care worker ministering to her patients not with just skill but with the love of her Father. She had a love for music and always delighted in playing the piano and singing. Her son and grandchildren especially loved her piano and singing with and for her! She also had an avid passion for all things gardening and flowers, and until her last days, still found joy in talking about the pleasures that come with the spring season – knowing that new growth and life was a gift of God!
She is survived by the loving father of her children, Joe Serio, of McCarley, Ms. Three beautiful children – Mary Margaret Holmes (Heath) of Tuscumbia, Al., Anne Clair Serio of French Camp, Ms., and Matthew Serio (April) of Winona, Ms. Six grandchildren that she adored more than life itself: Aaron, Jordan, and Evan Holmes and Skylar, Sadie, and Baylor Serio. Her mother, Margaret Anne (Peggy) Mullen Howard of McCarley, Ms. Three siblings, Debbie Bond (Rocky) of West Point, Ms., Jim Howard (Renee) of McCarley, Ms., and Ronnie Howard (Lashan) of McCarley, Ms., as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Edward Howard.
Visitation will be Monday, April 24, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of North Winona Baptist Church, and Graveside Services will be Tuesday, April 25, at 10:00 a.m. at the McCarley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, she wished for donations to be made to French Camp Academy and/or Camp of the Rising Son in French Camp, Ms.
Donna you will be greatly missed here on earth, but I rejoice knowing you are no longer in pain and are in the arms of our precious savior, Jesus Christ the almighty. Love you sweet friend.
We loved Donna so much and enjoyed our time at school with her. We will always remember her. She was truly a special person. Our prayers are with all of her family.
My favorite memory of Donna was commuting with her and Gene Arthur to Delta State. I got to hear both of them practice their voices and their creations for their song writing class. I was just trying to get my teacher license. Later I had the privilege of teaching Matthew and 2 of his cousins. Iam sad for her family but glad she is not suffering.
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Mrs.Donna Serio were a good heart person to me and children. I will miss you 💓.My prayers to the her family!! My heart is heavy right!!
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of your family.
Mrs. Peggy, Debbie, Jim, Ron. Love you all.
I’m so sorry about Donna. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. 🙏❤️✝️
I am saddened to hear this news of Donna’s passing. She was a beautiful and precious soul. I loved her dearly. Much love and prayers for the family.
Donna was definitely a special lady.
She always made you feel special.
I am sorry for the family’s loss & all our loss .
Donna is heaven’s gain🙏❤️
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and all of your family, Peggy.
So sorry for your loss praying for family she was a great friend growing up in Mccarley I know she will be missed
I am so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Very sorry to learn about Donna’s passing.
Praying for God’s divine love, comfort, and peace to surround you all.
Donna was a genuinely sweet and caring person.
We rode many miles back and forth to “the W” back in our collage days.
Prayers for her family and all of her friends who loved her so dearly.
I am so sad to hear of Donna’s passing. My prayers are with her family.
Donna was an adopted sister friend to me and a true friend through thick and thin. I am blessed to have so many happy memories singing together. Donna is a hailarious story teller that made me laughed till I cried. She loved her Lord Jesus who gave her many beautiful songs. I am so thankful to have her recordings. Am praying for the family that she loved so much and poured her love and attention to. I will miss my dear friend until the day I will meet her at the feet of the Lord Jesus. We love you always.
I am so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. I was a Reveler with Donna (#4 class of ‘76 with Lou.) You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I will always remember Donna’s gentle spirit and kind heart ❤️
A lovely friend inside and out.
Prayers for God’s peace and comfort to fill your broken hearts.
So sorry to hear about Donna passing. I got to know her in Sunday School at North Winona Church. She was a sweet and kind person! We will be praying for the family.
Donna was a very sweet lady. She will certainly be missed by all who knew and loved her. Her family will be in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏❤️
Peggy and family,
So deeply sorry for your loss. Praying for your continued strength for the next few days.
Donna was there for me in my darkest days and gave me hope and unconditional love. I will miss her gentle words and kind hugs. She was one of God’s special people and I will miss her every single day of my life. Donna has gone home.
We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are all just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love….. and then we return home. Donna, my dearest friend, has gone home. I will miss her every single day.
So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Debbie, prayers for you in the loss of your precious sister, Donna.
May God wrap his arms around you and your entire family.
An amazing lady, a good friend, a talented artist musically, a true saint in the eyes of God and of all who really knew her. Mary Margaret, Ann Claire and Matthew, you have quite a legacy to live up to! God bless and comfort you all.
We sorrow in her passing but we rejoice in her reward of being at home in glory with her Lord. Prayers and much love for all that loved her. She will forever be missed! ❤️
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