Ms. Donna Karen Darling

Donna Karen Darling, passed away at the age of 68 on June 21 2018. She was born November 11, 1949 in Orlando fl. Ms. Darling is survived by her son, David Darling, granddaughter, June Darling and a multitude of colleagues, friends, and students whose lives she has impacted.
Donna had many titles; Mother, Grandmother, Friend, Jokester, and Educator. During her career, she was the recipient of many awards and honors. She won Disney’s Teacherific Award (Twice). She was one of the most influential teachers at Orange Center Elementary School where she worked for 30 years. Donna wrote numerus grants to fund educational projects for underprivileged students and gave countless unpaid hours to support all that she loved. She taught from the heart and would give anything to help her students. She was one of few educators in the Orange County Public School District to become a Nationality Board Certified teacher.
Donna was a loving mother and an amazing person. She cared not only for her son David, but many of his friends and was always there when anyone needed her. She taught Sunday school at Center Pointe Church and always used her life as an example of God’s grace.
Donna’s personality was bigger than life! She always tried to find a way to make someone happy or lend a hand to anyone who needed it. Her funny anecdotes put a smile on everyone’s face. She will truly be missed and loved forever. Rest in Heaven our Angel of God.