OBITUARIES

Polly Anna Donley 1929-2021

Polly was born on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1929, in Norwalk, California. She passed away on Mother’s Day, May 9. She was 92 and was preceeded by her husband, Charles, who passed away in November 2020.

Charles and Polly had been married for 73 wonderful years and had seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Polly worked for a podiatrist until she retired along with Charles. She also was a docent for many years at the Hargitt House Museum in Norwalk. They moved to Leisure World, Seal Beach, in 2013, where they developed many friendships. Polly enjoyed eating out and gardening as her favorite hobby. She was always adding more plants to her garden, especially roses. Polly had such a green thumb that her roses were the size of saucers and smelled wonderful.

She had been looking forward to the Garden Club opening up as well as the pool. On Sundays, she enjoyed going to First Christian Church in Leisure World and singing; the hymns were her favorite.

Polly loved the beach and watching the waves. She was kind, humble and always had an upbeat look at life. She was so proud that her birthday was the day love is celebrated. And passing on Mother’s Day is so fitting, as her family will always celebrate what a wonderful mother and grandmother she was. She will be missed dearly.