Donna M Willson (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Donna Marie Willson, daughter of Wayne G. and Charlotte Moore Marler, was born May 16, 1953, in Pensacola, Florida. She departed this life Sunday, April 28, 2019, in her home, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of sixty-five years, eleven months, and twelve days.
On November 9, 1980, she was united in marriage to Joseph Alexander Willson, and to this union three daughters were born.
She was preceded in death by her father; her husband, Joe, on October 19, 2011; a daughter, Michelle Gilmore; a granddaughter, Crystal Gilmore; a grandson, Noah Ibarra; and two brothers, Wayne and Dennis Marler.
Donna is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Rodriquez, and her husband, Bryan, of Lebanon, Missouri, Denise Gilmore, and her wife, Chimene, of Redding, California; fourteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; her mother, Charlotte Marie Marler, of Virginia Beach, Virginia; five sisters, Sherry Catrett, of Opp, Alabama, Brenda Johnson, Gloria Marler, Beth Dickey, and Amy Twohig, all of Virginia Beach, Virginia; two sons-in-law, Paul Gilmore, and Roger Smith; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born into a military family and traveled around the country wherever her father was stationed. After she and Joseph were married, they made their home in various locations while Joe was serving in the military. Later, they lived in Virginia for several years. Donna was a devoted homemaker to her husband and family throughout the years. She moved to Lebanon, Missouri seven years ago.
Her life rotated around her family and she always put everyone ahead of herself. She enjoyed eating boiled peanuts and especially liked southern food. Her family was very dear to her and she especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She particularly liked attending her granddaughter Izzy’s soccer and basketball games.
Donna was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them during her lifetime.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by
Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon, Mo.
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