Donna Merritt Poole, 65, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 at SECU Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born June 4, 1957 in Wake County, daughter of the late Jeannie Canaday Dillard and the late Daniel D. Merritt. She graduated from Broughton High School in 1975 and married the love of her life, James Daniel “Danny” Poole in 1976. Donna worked several years with both the City of Raleigh and NC State Government, but her greatest passion was being a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. As long as her health permitted, she was a faithful member of Westover United Methodist Church and will be fondly remembered by her family and friends.
Donna is survived by her husband of 46 years; James Daniel “Danny” Poole; children: Danielle P. Joyner (Courtney), James Davis Poole (Rebecca), Deena P. Scott (Derek); grandchildren: Landyn Joyner, Dylan Poole, Avery Scott, Caison Joyner, Levi Poole, Wyatt Scott; sister: Dawn Merritt and her dad, A. Wayne Dillard.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 5:30 to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service & Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Westover United Methodist Church, 300 Powell Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, 2911 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SECU Hospice House of Johnston Health, 426 Hospital Rd., Smithfield, NC 27577.
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