Donna Elizabeth Back

1948 - 2012

Donna Elizabeth Back obituary, 1948-2012, Charlotte, NC

BORN

1948

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Johns-Ridouts Southside Chapel

2116 University Blvd

Birmingham, Alabama

Donna Back Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 10, 2012.

BACK, DONNA ROCK Age 64, was born in Birmingham, AL, and died Wednesday, March 7, 2012, in Charlotte, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clara Canfield and Donald Rock, and is survived by her brother, Jim Rock (Karen), of Wheeling, WV; niece, Courtney Rock, of Parachute, Colorado; nephew, Garrett Rock of Chicago, Illinois; and loving cousins and friends. Donna graduated from John Carroll Catholic High School and attended the University of Montevallo. She worked as a home mortgage underwriter in Florida and more recently in Charlotte, NC. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Visitation will be at Johns-Ridout's Southside Funeral Parlor from 1 pm to 3 pm Sunday, March 11, 2012, followed by graveside services at 3:30 pm at Elmwood Cemetery.

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March 23, 2012

Donna was a very dear friend of mine. She always joined our family for all the holidays. Donna will truly be missed. Bonnie Austin

March 18, 2012

Leslie Bondy

Donna was a true southern bell. She was always kind and caring. She will be missed.

March 14, 2012

Maureen Helm

Donna was a treasure. John Carroll HS was a better place due to Donna's energy and joy.
Bless her family.
Maureen Helm

March 12, 2012

The roxborough II community will greatly miss donna

March 12, 2012

Sasha McGowan

Donna was my neighbor. She was such a breathe of fresh air. She had a heart of gold and was always eager to be a helping hand. I will truly miss donna. She was an angle.

March 12, 2012

Pam Mckenzie Bertella

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Donna. She had the sweetest smile and laugh ,it seemed all of the time. I don't think I ever saw her unhappy. She was a wonderful friend and person. My prayers are with her family and friends. I know she is a peace in God's amazing arms.

March 12, 2012

Nina Bruno Wright

I was sadden to hear of Donna's passing. I was Donna's classmate At John Carroll and roommate at Montevallo. She was a wonderful,fun loving person and had a contagious laughter and smile. Prayers and Peace to the family.

March 12, 2012

Tricia Guy

My heart is sad to hear about the passing of Donna. We were classmates for all 12 years, both at Blessed Sacrament and at John Carroll. She was a wonderful classmate and a wonderful person. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Tricia Snider Guy

March 12, 2012

My sincere condolences to Jim and all of the Rock - Canfield family on the loss of your Donna. Donna and I traveled the road of acadamia together from Blessed Sacrament to John Carroll both as classmates and friends. She brought many a laugh in our friendship. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed , through the mercy of God,rest in peace. God Bless.
Janice Mabee-Ransom
( Class of '62 BSA and Class of '66 JCHS)

March 10, 2012

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Lots of fond memories from Blessed Sacrament and John Carroll. Donna and her family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Tom Harrison.

March 10, 2012

Donna always brought such joy to our class,her laughter/smile were always heartwarming,and memorable. so sorry about her death,will keep her family in our prayers.
lorraine stewart holt

March 10, 2012

Paula B Sullivan

I'm so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. I knew her from John Carroll, and she was such a nice person. I'm sure that God has welcomed her into heaven, and she will always be with her family in spirit.

March 10, 2012

C. Stewart

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. Please remember to pray to the God of all Comfort.

March 10, 2012

Mike Norman

I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of one of my classmates from John Carroll. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.

March 10, 2012

Donna will be remembered by me for her laugh and contagious smile! A sweet, pretty girl. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May she rest in peace in the arms of our Lord.
Tootsie Smeraglia Chandler

March 10, 2012

So very sorry to hear about the passing of one of my classmates from John Carroll. Please know that the family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Elette Tanory

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