Birth date: Jun 3, 1950 Death date: Jul 20, 2025
Donna Lee Swanhart, 75, of St Petersburg, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home July 20, 2025. Born June 3, 1950 in St. Petersburg to parents Mark Francis Swanhart (deceased) and Jacqueline Claire Moran (deceased), she was Read Obituary
Fly Free, My Friend!
When I first received the news, I was at a loss for words. It took me some time to gather my thoughts and to find even a fraction of what I wanted to say. Words feel so small when the heart feels this heavy.
You were one of the rarest souls I’ve ever known – someone who gave unconditional love so freely to family, friends, and anyone lucky enough to be close to you.
You never stopped showing up for others.
I’ll never forget how you helped us – with our child, our move, work, and the chaos of everyday life. You never asked for anything. You just gave. And when I tried to thank you, you smiled and said, “There are givers and takers – just take it.”
You were more than a friend. You were a rock. A safe place. A bonus grandma for our son. You gave us your time, your wisdom, and your heart.
You loved animals, and they loved you back just as fiercely. Birds, butterflies – your home was full of life and light. Now you have wings too.
The sky gained an angel. Down here, we lost a piece of our world.
Thank you for everything. Dear Donna Swanhart I miss you deeply, and I always will.
You’ll never be forgotten. Until we meet again…
Fly free, my friend.
This is Donna on one of her last, sob, kitty visits. I was trying to get my kitty in her lap. Operative word...trying!
Can't get this pic to upload. YC
The "KA" memory is from YC. Durn these small keys. I miss you Donna. There's more memories on Facebook under chats and her name to who ever is managing the Orbit.
She never used the Facebook platform for herself only "her causes" like the gingersnap horse group, food pantries, and yes the constitution, our country 💕👍🇺🇲
Donna and I met through my kitties as a referral from a Veterinarian Hospital. The kiddies and I became friends and looked forward to her visits. I miss her weekly touch-ins via phone. Mama Swan is a great name. When we went out for lunch, her caregiving skills were automatic and loving. She filled a void I needed. You will always be in my heart.🤗👣🌎🌟🌟🌟🌀
I got to know Donna in the early 90s in St. Petersburg. Her son Joe would come over to Busch Complex near Tyrone Mall and hang around there in the area where we were working. I eventually let him give us a hand around the locker room. I really began to get attached to Joe. I also became acquainted with his Grandma and his Mom, Donna. We got to be friends. We even started calling her “Mama Swan”. What a beautiful lady. She even had my staff and I over for dinner. She was a joy to be around and just so kind. I consider myself lucky to have known her. God bless you “Mama Swan” . Rest in peace……..your friend, Buddy Bates, St. Louis Cardinals ret.
