Donna

Janczyk

Mrs. Donna Marie Clifton Janczyk, 64, of Grenada, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center - Grenada.

Donna was born October 19, 1961, in Millen, Georgia. From an early age, she carried within her the heart of a caregiver—gentle, attentive, and always ready to comfort those who needed it most. She went on to earn her nursing degree from Holmes Community College, and from there she built a career devoted entirely to caring for others. Over the years, Donna brought her skill and compassion to Grenada Lake Medical Center/UMMC Grenada, St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital, River Oaks Hospital, and Select Specialty Hospital. She also served as a home health nurse with Sta-Home, bringing her caring presence directly into the homes of those she treated. To Donna, nursing was never just a job—it was her calling, and every patient she cared for felt the warmth of her heart.

Beyond her work, Donna was a woman of many gifts. Music ran through her—she played the clarinet beautifully, finding joy in every note. She had a gift for words as well, authoring a children's book and crafting poetry that reflected the depth of her spirit. And whenever she could find the time, Donna was happiest on horseback, a hobby that brought her great joy.

Donna will be remembered for her tender heart, her creativity, her love of music and horses, and above all, her lifelong devotion to caring for others. Her legacy lives on in the countless patients she comforted, the words she wrote, and her family that she loved so dearly. Donna was a member of the Church of God.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service with Bro. Gregory Skelton and Bro. Carl Wiggins officiating. Interment will follow in the Grenada Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until service time Wednesday at McKibben and Guinn.

Survivors include her husband, Mike Janczyk of Grenada; mother, Melrose Hurst of North Augusta, SC; daughter, Dawn Parkey(Eerin) of Grenada; sister, Angie Hammonds of Georgia; brother, Johnny Hurst of North Augusta, SC; and two grandchildren, Nathan and Kaitlin Parkey.

She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Clifton.

Mike Janczyk, Nathan Parkey, Carl Wiggins, Eli Wiggins, Devin Wiggins and Shannon Wiggins will honor Donna by serving as pallbearers.  Jimmy Ayers will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).