Rose Marie "Mickey" Smith

September 4, 1951 - November 23, 2020

Rose Marie “Mickey” Smith, 69, of Bonita Springs, FL passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 in Fort Myers. She was born on September 4, 1951 in Chicago, IL the seventh child of William J. and Catherine D. (née McCormick) Donnelly. Mickey had been a resident of Bonita Springs since 1989 coming from Orland Park, IL. She was a graduate of the Little Flower High School in Chicago, IL and after moving to Florida became a realtor. Mickey earned her nickname from her older brother Bill for being “as small as a mouse” and was known as the Donnelly family barber where everybody got the same haircut. Mickey loved nature, especially manatees, birds and butterflies. She loved living on the water and enjoyed a good Hallmark movie with no commercial interruptions. Mickey was always ready to play a game of cards, preferably for money. Mickey loved spending time with her kids and provided unconditional love and support as she taught them the lessons needed to live their best lives. She was their pillar of strength. She is survived by the loves of her life, her two children Shelby M. Smith of Estero, FL and Adam K. Smith of Bonita Springs, FL; her brother, Thomas Donnelly (Catherine) of Bonita Springs, FL; her sister, Noreen Bennett of Hometown, IL, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her two dogs, Wrigley and Zoey. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, William Donnelly (Joan) and Patrick Donnelly (Marilyn), and two sisters, Kathleen Lauterbach (Norman) and Maureen Gecas. In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held. To sign her guest register or to leave online condolences please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home and Crematory Family Owned and Operated Since 1978. If you wish to honor a life well-lived, the family requests that donations in Mickey’s name be sent to Save the Manatee Club at www.savethemanatee.org.