Donna Pool- Raulston, age 73 of Dayton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2024. She was born May 1, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of the late Donald Golden and Florence Hildebrand.
Donna was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. In her youth, she performed in the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus. Donna loved to bring laughter and joy to those around her, and always had a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her son, Jessie Garner; brothers, Greg Golden and Anthony "Tony" Golden; and nephew, Gregory Bleu.
Donna is survived by her children, Keshena Cooke and Vallen Pool (Andrea Moalli); granddaughters, Lexis and Avery; 2 great grandchildren; sister, Kathy Golden; several nieces and nephews; caregiver and friend, Penny Nelson; as well as numerous other family members and friends.
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