Donna Sturdevant's Obituary
Mrs. Donna Ann Sturdevant, the daughter of Mury Frank and Phyllis Ann (Cory) Bain, was born July 14, 1945 in Norfolk, Virginia. She departed this life, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 in her home in Seymour, Missouri at the age of sixty-four years, eleven months and fifteen days.
She was united in marriage to Larry Wayne Sturdevant July 27, 1997 and they made their home in Seymour. He preceded her in death on June 30, 2008.
She was also preceded in death by her father and a grandson, Timothy Timms.
Donna is survived by her mother, Phyllis; five children, Lisa Benson and David Benson II, both of Springfield, Missouri, Michelle Cornelison and husband, Jeff, of Seymour, Missouri, Benjamin F. Baur, of Farmington, Missouri, and William F. Baur and wife, Angela Sue, of Seymour, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Kathy Hess, Sandra Laws and husband, John, and Cindy Bain; a brother, Tom Bain; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends
She was a member of the New Hope Assembly Church in Seymour, Missouri and took part in the women's ministry in the church.
In her spare time she enjoyed sewing and cooking. She especially liked being a homemaker to her family and was an outstanding "Mom and Grandma".
Donna was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and will cherish the precious memories she created for her family and friends. She will be missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Memorial services are 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 3, 2010 in the New Hope Assembly Church in Seymour, Missouri with Pastor Jess Leeper officiating. Inurnment will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri. Arrangements are under direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Seymour, Missouri.
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