Donna Jean (Raine) Giles

Donna Jean (Raine) Giles died peacefully at home Saturday, June 7, 2025, with her daughter beside her. She was born in Penns Grove, NJ, the daughter of the late Joseph H. Raine and Obera E. (Buchanan, Raine) Bright.

Donna graduated from Pennsville Memorial High School in 1965. She is survived by her brother, Richie G. Raine and his wife, Elaine, of Pennsville, NJ; daughter, Terry E. Schmitz and her fiancé, Michael Glasco, of Newark, DE; two granddaughters and their partners, Sarah N. Schmitz (Stephen Johnson III) and Rachel A. Schmitz (James Fisher); grandson, Justin A. Schmitz; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Steven E. Giles, Senior.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Amedisys Hospice Foundation in care of Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., P.O. Box 766, Perryville, MD 21903-0766.

Donna loved nature; she enjoyed gardening and took pleasure in watching and feeding the birds and squirrels in her yard.  She was a seamstress and made her daughter’s clothes when she was young. She was also an avid reader and Hallmark channel enthusiast. She cared deeply for her grandchildren. She loved attending all of their events and hosting sleepovers for them at her house, always treating them to her M&M pancakes. She will be deeply missed by her family and those who knew her.

Donna will be laid to rest at a private burial.