Donna Marie Schwier

Donna Marie Schwier, 77, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

Born on November 28, 1946, in Cincinnati, OH, Donna was the daughter of MaryRose Witteride Hesselbrock and the late Milton Hesselbrock.

Donna was a loving mom to her 3 children and a loving Nanny to her 6 grandchildren. She delighted in spending time with her family, and everyone always knew there would be plenty of ice cream and chocolate at Nanny's house.

She loved to laugh and go on outings with her friends and family. She also enjoyed Zumba class and working in her yard. Her faithful sidekick Finley was never far from her side, and they went on walks regularly. Donna was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church for over 30 years. She served as a Eucharistic Minister and was active in the Women's Club. Later, she attended Old St. Andrew's Parish Church.

She was a dedicated, hard worker. Over the years she worked at In Good Taste, Huguley's on King Street, and ultimately retired from Carolina Federal Savings Bank formerly Sacred Heart Credit Union. She made many lifelong friendships throughout her career.

Donna will be incredibly missed by her family. She demonstrated love, strength, wisdom, and perseverance and was always ready for an adventure and full of laughter. 

She lived on the best street with the most amazing, kind neighbors that loved her and formed a true community around her, especially in the later years.

She had the privilege of spending the last 15 years of her life with her good friend, Allan Hobgood. They had years of joy, and we cannot sing his praises enough for the love and care he gave her. 

Donna is preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her sons, Michael (Kamie) Schwier and Andrew (Anita) Schwier; daughter, Melissa (Mick) Maughon; grandchildren: Garrett (Libby) Schwier, MaryRose Schwier, Owen Schwier, Lillie Schwier, Wade Maughon, and Ellis Maughon; mother, Mary Rose Hesselbrock; brothers, Mark (Sue) Hesselbrock and Kevin (Barb) Hesselbrock; and sisters, Carla (Jeff) Niehoff and Sonia (Tony) Donsante. She is also survived by her many nieces and nephews that she loved.

The memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Old St. Andrew's Parish Church, 2604 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414. There will be a reception in the social hall to follow. Donna will be laid to rest at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in the columbarium. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414, (843) 722-8371.