Beverly A. Donohue

Beverly A. Smith Donohue, 63, of Christiana, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, in Coatesville.  She was the wife of Michael J. Donohue for over 18 years.  Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late William and Shirley Benckert Smith.  She was preceded in death by her brother Timothy "Chico" Smith.

Beverly was an area resident most of her life.  She retired from the Coatesville VA where she worked as a physical therapist assistant, greenhouse manager, and purchasing agent.  She was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, florist, and volunteered at the Brandywine River Valley Hospice.  Beverly and her husband owned and operated Donohue Hauling LLC.

Besides her husband, Beverly is survived by her sisters-in-law, Catherine Donohue, Anne Tower, and Patricia (Bill Bower) Donohue, brothers-in-law, George (Kathleen) Donohue. and William (Heather) Donohue, 14 nieces and nephews; Molly (Nathan), Ryan (Angie), Elizabeth (Jim), Colleen (Shane), Margie, Rosie (Anthony), George (Sophia), Rebecca, Carolyn, W.Thomas, Eddie, Hanna, Jeffery Reeser (Susan) and R. Daniel Pirches (Emily), and 14 great-nieces and nephews; godson Dylan and goddaughter Grace.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. from the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg, with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. To protect those at-risk, please wear a face mask and practice social distancing at the service.

Out of respect for Beverly's wishes, the family asks that flowers be omitted and donations be made to any of the following charities ( click on the charity of your choice and it will take you to their respective donation page ) : The Disabled American Veterans , The Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors , or the Brandywine Valley SPCA .