Dana Datson Monroe Roth, age 57, of Norfolk passed away on July 24, 2021 surrounded by her family and dear friends. Dana was born on April 20, 1964 in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. In 1974, the Datson family made Virginia Beach their home. A 1982 graduate of Green Run High School, Dana worked in the legal field for many years.
Dana had a wonderful sense of humor and deep love for her family and friends. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother and friend. She loved deeply.
Left to honor her life and memory are her husband, Martin Roth of Norfolk, her devoted sons, Joshua Monroe of Ashville, NY, Matthew (Ashley) Monroe of Westfalls, NY, and Nicholas Roth of St. Louis, MO. She was a devoted grandmother to her 5 grandchildren, Aaliyah, Abigail, Jeffrey Michael, Cylas, and Charlotte.
She is also survived by her mother Susan Jaskolski of Virginia Beach, her father Dick (Yvonne) Datson of Punta Gorda, FL, sister Sheree Ficklin of Virginia Beach, step-sister Sue Girard of Santee, CA, step-brother Malcolm Hansen of New York, NY; as well as nieces Hannah and Emma-Grace Ficklin and nephews Tyler and Tanner Belile. She was predeceased in life by her sister Debbie Belile.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Princess Anne Memorial Park at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in Dana’s name to your local SPCA.
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To Dana’s Family; So incredibly sorry to hear of your loss. Dana had a wonderful personality and a contagious laugh. I know she adored and was very proud of her sons and grandchildren. I know she will be greatly missed by all of you. You are all in my prayers. Gregg Jensen
I will always cherish the memories of Dana getting ready at Matt’s house for his wedding. You could see she was truly in her glory. She didn’t even make a fuss after hurting her knee because she wanted everyone to have a great day and she was happy to be there. She adored her sons and you could see how proud she was of you all. Keep your memories close…that love and adoration never leaves though she has left us. Much love to you all.
I will always remember Dana along with the sunshine and happiness that she spread wherever she went! We worked in the legal field together and she always made my day with her laughter & silliness. From all her legal friends she made along the way, she will truly be missed. Prayers to her entire family.