Donna Mallory Obituary

Donna J. Mallory

Donna Jean Mallory, 96, of Brentwood, California, formerly of San Jose, and Findlay, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 15, 2025. She was born October 8, 1929, in Findlay. She is the daughter of the late Theodore Smith, and Estella and Francis Michel.

Donna was the beloved wife of the late Myrel Mallory, with whom she shared a devoted marriage for 70 years. Together, they built a beautiful life and family. She is survived by her children, Estella (Jim) Purdy of Paradise, California; Maxine (Al) Kidwell of Brentwood, California; and Lee (Linda) of Chocowinity, North Carolina; and two sisters, Patricia Wittenmyer of Findlay and Gladys Sirks of Lima. She was a proud grandmother of nine and a great-grandmother of 10. Donna's family was the light of her life. She especially adored her children and grandchildren and treasured every moment spent with them.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Michael Wittenmyer and James Mallory and two brothers, Charles Smith and Daniel Michel.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Alzheimer's Association.

A celebration of life took place in California October 26. Family and friends are invited to gather for a service with interment in Findlay Saturday, November 15, 2025. Visitation will be from 10:30–11:30 a.m. with a service to follow at 11:30 a.m. at Hufford Family Funeral Home, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay (419) 422-1500. Interment will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.huffordfh.com.