Donna Ann Willhite (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Donna Ann Willhite, daughter of Donal Willhite and Sharon Griffin Richardson, was born December 27, 1963, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She departed this life Friday, September 2, 2022, in Mercy Hospital, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of fifty-eight years, eight months, and six days.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Debra Sawyers.
Donna is survived by a son, Dakota Willhite, and his wife, Amy, of Aurora, Missouri; four grandchildren, Draiden, Connor, Madelynn, and Libby; a great-grandson, Zane; her parents, Donal Willhite and Sharon Richardson all of Lebanon, Missouri; three brothers, Lance Willhite, Lane Willhite, and Bronco Willhite, all of Lebanon, Missouri; a sister, Shylow Richardson, of Weir, Kansas; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in Wright County, in the Mountain Grove community. She worked at a shoe factory for several years, and then was employed as a donut maker for the Casey General Store. She was currently living in the Richland, Missouri area.
She always strove to be a better person daily and helped others to better themselves. She took care of everyone else first and enjoyed making sure others had what they needed. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh. Her life revolved around her family and she loved them all dearly.
Donna was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and was a caring friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the special memories she created for them during her lifetime.
Memorial services for Donna Willhite will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 2 PM at Holman Howe Funeral Home in Lebanon, MO. Visitation will be held the hour prior. Burial will be held at a later date in the Moorehead Cemetery in Lamar, MO.
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