Obituary - Donna Carroll Clark

Donna Carroll Clark, 61, of Mechanicsville, VA, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, after a long health battle. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles W. Carroll.

Born on March 16, 1964 in Richmond, VA, Donna is survived by her mother Theresa Nadder Carroll, devoted husband of 36 years and primary caregiver Stephan J. Clark; son Benjamin J. Clark; sisters Theresa (Teri) C. Philips (Bubba); Jennifer C. Dorton (Michael); brothers Charles W. Carroll, Jr.; Timothy P. Carroll (Sharon); and many extended family members.

Donna attended Henrico High School while working as a waitress at Aunt Sarah's Pancake House. She graduated in 1987 from Longwood College with a Bachelor's Degree in History. Donna worked in re-sale at Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA, for 15 years. She then worked for the Virginia State Police in Human Resources until 2020 when dementia ended her career.

Donna met her soulmate Stephan and they were married in 1989. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister and mother. She was an avid reader who enjoyed a good mystery novel and enjoyed listening to music. Donna cherished time spent traveling with her husband and son for an annual vacation to South Carolina. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Lakeside.

Visitation will be held at Bliley's Funeral Home 8510 Staples Mill Road from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on December 5, 2025, with Praying of the Rosary following at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 12 p.m. on December 6, 2025 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Richmond.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the ALS Association.