Our deepest condolences to Rich and Brett.

-Nanci, Patrick, Maddie, and Owen

My dearest Donna, I don't know how things are going to be without you. We didn't talk often but when we did it was for hours. My sincerest prayers will be reserved for your husband and son that they find peace that you are no longer suffering. Rest in paradise, Queen. You were one in a million and a sister I was able to choose for myself. For that I will be eternally grateful. Until we meet again, and I know we will, Jeanne

My sincere sympathies to your family . Donna was a beautiful person with a contagious smile. I remember her since she was a little girl living next door to us in Elizabeth. May she rest easy 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you Rich and your family. Donna was so full of love & light I am so sad to hear this awful news. I know shes an angel looking down and protecting all of you 🩷

I am so sorry for your loss! I can’t believe she is gone. I haven’t spoke to her in a couple months but I didn’t have any idea that she was sick. I feel like a crap step sister. But I truly had no idea. I wanted to try to make her funeral to support her family but I can’t get ahold of anyone. So I will say that I am very sorry for her loss. She was a beautiful, wonderful person and will be truly missed!

Our deepest, heartfelt condolences to Rich, Brett and the rest of Donna's family. We are so sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers!

Dear Family. Sincere condolences & prayers for strength as you all go through this most difficult part of the journey. Donna has a special place in my heart & life since the mid 80s when we shared our teenage years together; a time before cell phones & computers when friendships were about spending time together & making genuine fun memories. We would have a simply great time at her house or mine to listen to music, play hangman, or just talk for hours. Ice skating was our favorite weekend fun with our group of friends. We sadly lost close contact & her sudden passing is devastating. I will cherish our times together. When we spoke last I remember feeling so happy to know that she found true love, had a wonderful family & beautiful son. I didn’t ever get to meet everyone, but I want to thank you for giving her the blessed life she always wanted. I hope as well that the memories you’ve created in your chapters will bring you eternal joy & comfort.
And to her family that I do know, i send my heartfelt sympathy. Donna will always be loved & truly missed!
Until we meet again. Forever Friend, Cheryl

Donna, was such a faithful and supportive part of our homeschool community. I knew that I could count on her to be there and she knew she had us as well. She will be greatly missed. Love and many blessings to the family.

Donnalynn Helm was the greatest person I ever met. Her son, Brett is the nicest boy I met. I hope she has a good time in heaven. Amen!!

Rich, I am so sorry for your loss. my heart goes out to you, Brett and the family during this difficult transition. You all remain in my thoughts and prayers throughout your healing journey. Please accept my deepest condolences.

I know I cannot eliminate your pain, but I hope you find comfort in the cherished moments you shared with her and may her memory bring you peace.