In Memory's Obituary
Millsap, Donella Donna, 68 Donella Gladys Millsap, daughter of Harold Alen and Dorthy Illian Wilson Glendenning, was born August 31, 1937, in Greeley, Colorado. She departed this life Saturday, May 27, 2006, in her daughter’s home, in East Lynne, Missouri, at the age of sixty-eight years, eight months, and twenty-six days. On June 3, 1961 she was united in marriage to Willis Thomas Millsap. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Willis, on March 23, 2004; an infant son; and a sister, Jessie Hodges. Donna is survived by two daughters, Paula Illian Glendenning Smith, and her husband, Tony Smith, of Casper, Wyoming, and Patricia Ann Millsap Bennett, and her husband, Brent Bennett, of East Lynne, Missouri; five grandchildren, Stanly Hurst, Sabrina Hurst, Victoria Skinner, Mason Thomas, and Grant Bobby Bennett; ten great-grandchildren; four sisters, Viola Robertson, and her husband, David, and Jerri Sanderson, and her husband, John, all of Casper, Wyoming, Patty Goodman, and Faith Hicks, both of Tucson, Arizona; a brother, Tommy Goodman, of Casper Wyoming; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. She born in Colorado and raised in Wyoming and was the oldest of seven children. After she and Willis were married they moved to several areas with his work, and later settled in Mansfield, Missouri on the Millsap family farm, where they made their home for thirty-one years and lovingly raised their family. She worked for Tobin Hamilton Shoe Factory for twenty-one years. Donna had made her profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Wolf Creek Free Will Baptist Church for several years. She centered her life around her family and loved spending time with them, especially her grandchildren. In her spare time she greatly enjoyed working in her yard and garden, and loved making beautiful quilts to give to family and friends. She also had a passion for her Fox Trotting horses and enjoyed helping raise them. Donna was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will cherish the memories she has created for her family and friends. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2006, in Wolf Creek Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at their convenience. Services are under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Mansfield, Missouri.
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