Donna Lynn Price
March 5, 1954 ~ February 16, 2019
Donna Lynn Price, “Donna Lynn,” 64, of Great Mills, formerly from Mechanicsville, MD passed away on February 16, 2019 in Leonardtown, MD. Donna Lynn was born on March 5, 1954 in La Plata, MD and was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Jeanette Cooksey and Joseph Reed Cooksey, Jr. Donna Lynn is survived by her children Steve Price of Wamego, KS, Lisa Wakeman of Baltimore, MD, and 2 grandchildren. As well as 2 brothers, Brian Cooksey and Ron Cooksey. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1972. She was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD.
Donna Lynn was a Budget Analyst at Patuxent Naval Air Station for 32 years, retiring on December 1, 2004. Donna Lynn enjoyed traveling, woodworking, hiking, and caring for the elderly. She especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 22, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will be private.
Contributions in behalf Donna’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
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Steve and Lisa ~ I am at a total loss for words. You both are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Your Mom was so proud of you both. She was one of my most cherished friends, and I will miss her terribly. What an angel she was to so many people, always putting others before herself. May she rest in comfort and peace; she deserves that and so much more. Hold close all of your cherished memories with her.
My thoughts and prayers are with Donna’s family and friends. Donna and I were classmates from first grade to the fourth grade and then we lost touch because I transferred to another school. She was a beautiful person even at the age of six. I will always remember her for her smile and personality. May the happy memories that you created and shared with Donna bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Steve and Lisa, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. We worked together for many years and she talked about you and was so proud of you both! What a great friend and we loved hearing about all her adventures since retiring at our monthly lunch dates. I want to let you know that our thoughts are with you and our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. Hold tight to your precious memories.
Peg and Charlie Harless
Steve and Lisa, So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I worked with Donna for many years and continued our friendship after she retired. She was a thoughtful, caring, independent woman who always amazed me with the projects she was willing to tackle. I will miss her laugh and smile at our monthly luncheons where she often shared stories about her family and how proud she was of both of you. May happy memories help you and your entire family through this difficult time.
Mary Lou and Randy Hepp
Lisa and Steve, I am so saddened by Donna Lynn’s passing. We had so many great time growing up. Even as adults when we saw each other we would laugh and reminisce about the times when we spent the summers at Grandma and Poppop’s house. She was a gentle, kind and loving woman. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
I want to express my sympathy to Donna’s family. I attended St. Mary’s Academy with Donna Cooksey graduating in 1972. Donna was always a sweet person with a smile on her face and fun to talk to during lunch and class time. Cherish your many memories with Donna.
I am so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. I had lost contact with Donna, but will never forget her and her laugh and smile and always helping others. I remember visiting you when you and your parents, were in elementary school in Hollywood.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this most difficult time. I will always have fond memories of Donna Lynn and her family and will always cherish our friendship. May your memories of her family and friends bring you comfort in the days ahead. God Bless
I worked with Donna in the 1990’s and saw her a number of times after we both retired. She was such a special person–always thinking of others and so willing to help. May God comfort all those that loved her.
Our thoughts and prayers to all of Donna’s family. I worked with Donna for many years at Comptroller and became close friends. I am so sorry that I am out of Maryland at this time and will not be able to attend her service. I will continue to pray for all of you. Love & prayers
We send our sincere condolences. We cherish our many family memories with you all and hope you find peace in her not being in anymore pain and knowing you have a forever guardian angel!
We were neighbors for a couple of years when we were children. I always loved it when her mother would fix her hair in ringlets. My sympathy to all of those that knew and loved her most. Her Uncle Wally is my brother-in-law, married to my sister, Paulette.