Donna Jean Grant
August 28, 1940 ~ May 1, 2023
Born in:
Steubenville, OH
Resided in:
Weirton, WV
Donna Jean (Smith) Grant of Weirton, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Allegheny General Hospital on May 1 st . She was 82.
Donna was born on August 28, 1940, in Steubenville, OH. She was the oldest of two daughters born to Maurice Dean and Gertrude Mae Smith.
On February 2, 1963, Donna married her high school sweetheart, Terrence Alan Grant. Terry worked as a plant manager for Air Products and Chemicals. In the early years, Donna worked as a bookkeeper at the People’s Bank. Then in the 70’s, she attended the Wheeling Barber College and enjoyed over 25 happy years working at Paul’s Barber Shop before retiring. She loved her clientele and friends, and even after her retirement she cut hair for family and friends in the basement of her home. In their 59 years of marriage, Donna and Terry were blessed with three children and seven grandchildren. Sadly, Terry passed away on April 27, 2022. Prior to Terry’s passing, Donna and Terry were inseparable. They enjoyed daily walks, golfing, winters in Myrtle Beach, and meeting their many friends for breakfast. After Terry’s death, Donna continued to enjoy daily walks, visits with family and friends, and regular breakfasts and dinners out with friends.
Donna nourished her faith at the Weirton Heights Memorial Baptist Church.
Donna will be remembered with love and admiration by her sons, Troy (Maria) Grant of Atlanta, GA, Tim (Amy) Grant of Weirton, and her daughter, Shelby (Don) Gianni of Weirton; her grandchildren, Arden Grant, Harrison Grant, Austin Grant, Morgan Grant, Thomas Gianni, David Gianni, Julia Gianni; her sister, Judith Smith Wilkinson of Morgantown, WV, her aunt, Charleen Smith Underwood of Morgantown, WV, and many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A private family funeral service will be held at the convenience of her family, and interment will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Weirton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Weirton Heights Memorial Baptist Church, 121 Ivy Street, Weirton, WV 26062
Donna will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She will be remembered as a kind and genuine person who loved life, her family, and friends.
Those who wish to share their condolences and pay tribute to Donna may do so at www.grecohertnick.com
Services
Private:
Chapel Hill Memorial Garden
135 Gilson Avenue
Weirton, WV 26062
304 723 0245
Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Donna Jean Grant 's name.
Shelby, Don & Family, I’m so very sorry to read of your mom’s passing. Sending my deepest condolences and prayers for your family
To Donna’s family, I am so very sorry to read of your sweet mother’s passing; she has always been so friendly and had the most beautiful smile. I will miss seeing her, will never forget her. Your parents were such a great couple. Met your mom Rest in Peace and forever be joined with your dad🙏🏻. Sincerely, Marlene Runkel
Deepest sympathy to the Grant family. May Mrs. Grant Rest In Peace.
So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Mary Lyons
I extend my sincere condolences to the Grant family on the loss of their loved one. May God give you strength at this sad time.
I’m so sorry for your loss of your mom, she was a wonderful friend. May she rest in peace.
Love and prayers for all.
Sending our love and sympathy on the loss of Donna. Always a smile and hugs when I would see her and ask about the family. Keeping your family in our prayers.
Our heartfelt condolences on the lost of your mom. We hope it will comfort you to know that we share in your lose.
I am so very sorry to learn of Donna’s passing. She was a wonderful person and loved her family with all of her heart. She will be missed very much by her family and many friends. She is now at peace and with the love of her life.
Troy, Tim, Shelby and families, Kenny and I send our deepest love and condolences to each of you. Donna had the sweetest, kindest heart. We remember when Kenny was very ill~Donna came to our home to cut his hair! Her “caring” for others was so amazing. We’ll never forget Donna!
We are very sorry to hear this news. Our deepest sympathies to her family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Prayers and love for Donna her family and friends.
My condolences to Donna’s family. she will be sadly missed by me as a dear friend and classmate . Such a lovely beautiful person. Rest in Peace Donna .
Troy, Tim, Shelby and family,
My condolences to hear of your mother’s passing. I remember her as being kind and witty.
Saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. Donna was a lovely lady.
My sincere condolences to Mrs. Grant’s family. She was such a nice lady and I will miss talking to her when walking in the neighborhood. I will keep her family in my prayers.
My condolences and prayers to all of Donna’s family and friends.
May God’s strength be with you during this time of mourning.
When my husband and I were first married , we lived next to Terry and Donna. And they’re theee children. We enjoyed that so much. Later in life we reconnected at Memorial Baptist church. Wonderful people. She will be missed.
Rich and Francine Hauldren
We are sorry to hear about Donna’s passing, Donna was special beautiful lady. May she rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers to Donna’s family.
God Bless
Bernie & Cherie Kelly
Our sympathy to Donna’s family. We have so many wonderful memories of our years together at Weir High with the band and summers at the pool. We may have lost her but she is with her beloved Terry again and we can be happy for that and the memories she left with us
Judy Kay,
Remember me? So sorry to learn about your sister’s passing. My condolences to you and your families.
Judy, My deepest condolences to you, your family and the family of your
sister! Last time I was in Weirton we spoke briefly of Weir High, Weirton Museum and past history! Bob Kelley
My deepest condolences to the family for the loss of your mother. What a beautiful picture of her. She was a very sweet lady. Always remembered her at the barber shop when she worked there. RIP Donna
Donna was such a nice person and always smiling. Sending thoughts and prayers to her family.
Mark and Miki Marino
Dear Family of Donna ,I remember Donna from the barber shop years ago she cut my son’s hair always so kind and caring and had smile on face,I would see her often and she always ask about my son may she R.I.P.
My best friend. My heart is broken. Prayers for peace and comfort to Shelby , Tim And Troy , Judy Kay, and all the family.
Mrs. Grant was such a kind person. Always a smile on her face. She would cut my hair and would NEVER let me pay for it, just a simple kindness that I will never forget. It was those kind of kindnesses that demonstrated her faith in God and love of people. May her memory inspire us all. Much love to her family.
I have so many memories with her. She cut hair with both my papa and daddy. She was always so sweet and caring. She always made comments about how much my papa loved me. She loved my family and her clients so much. She was such a caring and wonderful person. This make me truly sad. My condolences to the family. Hope hope you find peace and comfort in your own time. Love, Alissa Altomare
We are so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Since moving to the neighborhood your parents would always be waving and smiling as they would drive by and enjoy getting to talk with them occasionally. We send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to all of the family.
Troy and entire Grant family. We were saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. She was always such a sweet and kind lady. I pray that God comfort you during this difficult time.
To the Grant family,
Tom and I send our deepest sympathies on Donna’s passing. We were so fortunate to have golfed at PV and later at Woodview with them. She was always so lovely to be with (as was Terry). They were the epitome of a loving couple. Such a heartbreak for all of you to lose both of them in such a short span of time. Please accept our condolences on your loss.
Tom and Kathi Moore
Judy, I just read of your sister’s passing. Prayers for you and your entire family.