Donna Murphy Doelman

Donna Murphy Doelman, 62, of Greenwood, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025. Donna was born on April 23, 1962, in Salisbury, North Carolina, to Sam and Joncye Murphy. Donna graduated from Byrnes High School in Duncan, South Carolina and earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and master’s degree in special education from Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. She began her career as a kindergarten teacher at Pendleton Elementary School. After Donna moved to Florida in 1988, she taught Pre-Kindergarten children with disabilities at Golson Elementary and later became a Pre-Kindergarten Program Specialist for the Jackson County School Board. She then went to work as a FDLRS Consultant for the Panhandle Area Education Consortium where she retired in 2019. She was also an adjunct instructor for Chipola College in both the childcare classes and education degree programs. Donna made it her life’s purpose to help children thrive at school. She made a difference in every child’s life that she met, whether that be directly through teaching or indirectly through her time as a consultant. Donna is survived by her parents, Sam and Joncye Murphy, both of Greenwood, FL. Her daughters, Samantha Seigle Wheatley (Richard) of Graceville, FL and Murphy Elizabeth Doelman (Tyler) of Chipley, FL. Her brother, Michael Lee Murphy (Nancy) of Greenwood, FL. Her grandchildren, Sam Murphy Seigle and Cynthia Jo Wheatley, both of Graceville, FL and her three favorite fur grandbabies, Dexter, Piper Kate, and Kitty Boy. There will be a memorial service Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM central at the First United Methodist Church in Graceville, FL with Rev. Chris Franklin officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM before service begins. The family will be at the Murphys home in Greenwood until time for service. For all who knew Donna, they knew that she was the most loyal Clemson University Tigers fan, so in honor of Donna, we ask that you wear purple and orange for her memorial service. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to Dabo’s All-In Team Foundation in honor of her memory. Dabos All-In Team Home www.dabosallinteam.com

Donna Murphy Doelman

April 23, 1962 - March 21, 2025