Ann D. O'Donnell

Ann D. O’ Donnell of Florence, SC, passed away February 17, 2025. She is the daughter of the late Marion Darden and Irene Gainey Darden. Ann was a devoted member of Saint Anthony Catholic Church, where she had been active since 1976. She served as the school’s bookkeeper for over 20 years, demonstrating her dedication to her faith and community. A graduate of Hobbton High School in North Carolina, she continued her studies at UNC Pembroke. Ann found joy in reading, cooking, and, most of all, spending time with her beloved siblings, children, and grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Deacon Jack O’Donnell. She is survived by her sons, Richard (Lyn) O’Donnell, U.S Navy Commander John (Sydney) O’ Donnell, and Michael (Claire) O’ Donnell; daughter, Michele O’Donnell (Brian) Naylor; brothers, Dwight (La Rue) Darden and Victor (Glenda) Darden; sisters, Debbie (Steve) Eaves and Vickie (Carroll) Giddens; grandchildren, Ella Naylor, Alaina Naylor, Hampton Naylor, Kaitlyn O’Donnell, Harrison O’Donnell, Jack O’Donnell, Reagan O’Donnell, Michaela O’Donnell and Lucas O’Donnell. The vigil service will be held at 5:00 PM with a visitation to follow till 7:00 PM, Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Friday, February 21, 2025, at 10:00 am at Saint Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Saint Anthony Catholic School at 2536 Hoffmeyer Road, Florence, SC 29501.