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To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Donna Marie Thornwell, 1957-2024
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WHEREAS, Donna Marie Thornwell was born November 1, 1957, in Columbus Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Donna was a proud graduate of South High School; and
WHEREAS, Donna served the City of Columbus for more than 35 years, dedicating her career to the City as an Auditor, a position that allowed her to apply her love of numbers and strong work ethic to better her community, along with spending 5 years with the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS); and
WHEREAS, Donna was a pillar of her community, serving as a “mother-sister” and role model for her loved ones, providing much needed life lessons, insights, and humor to those around her; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus extends its sincere condolences to the friends and family of Donna Marie Thornwell, including her partner, Marcus, brothers James Ray Thornwell and Nathaniel Thornwell, stepbrother Michael Jeter, sisters Dr. Tonya Nooks and Kim Kaine, several nieces and nephews, and countless other loved ones and community members who knew her personally and professionally; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Donna Marie Thornwell.