Services for Donna Jean Hoover will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 25th at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home and she will be laid to rest at the Washington Creek Cemetery. Donna passed peacefully on Sunday, October 20th, 2019 at her home in Lone Star, Kansas at the age of 76.
She was born the daughter of Edgar and Elsie Frazier on June 16th, 1943 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Donna graduated from Mammoth Spring High School in 1961 and moved to Lawrence, Kansas in 1963.
Donna married Clyde Duane Hoover on August 4th, 1966 in Miami, Oklahoma and had 2 children, Micheal Clyde Duane Hoover and Sheridyn Joliann Oehlert and 2 grandchildren, Kaylee Elizabeth Flory and Lukas Chase Oehlert. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters.
She was an active member of the Southside Church of Christ and touched the hearts of many people. She was a fabulous cook, loved to garden, and enjoyed, above all, spending time with friends and family.
A visitation will be 6:30-8 pm, Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorial contributions made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, KS 66044.
We were out of town and just heard about Donna. She was so sweet. We loved to get together and talk abut our children. She will be missed. Thinking of all of you.
Clyde and family, my condolences on the loss of one of the best people I’ve known. Her stories about her visits with her mother (during our days at Kmart) still make me laugh. What a sweetheart. She will be missed
So sorry for your loss Clyde. Judy and I always enjoyed our talks with you and Donna
Clyde and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Donna was such a sweet lady.
Donna was a great christian friend. She will be missed by us and everyone who knew her. Our condolences to Clyde and the rest of the family.
To the Hoover Family;
Many condolences from the Coleman family. Donna was a special woman.
Alex, Stacey (Hoover), Abby, Beckett, and Maizie Coleman
Clyde, Pat & i are so sorry for your loss.
clyde, sheri,mike,kaylee & chase. I’m so sorry for your loss I know you will all miss her and many others will too. She was a wonderful person. I know she loved you all so much.
she was a wonderful lady
Our condolences to Donna’s family. Donna was the happiest woman I think we have ever known. Her infectious laugh and smiling eyes will not be forgotten. Peace and comfort to her family.
How do you say goodbye to your best friend….for 49 years we’ve told each other everything. We have shared victories and defeats, raised our very loved children and families and shared good friends. My life won’t ever be quite the same without Donna.
Clyde, we are sadden by your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Our sympathy to Clyde and family.
I worked with Donna at K-mart and she was one of the kindest, sweetest people I have ever known. I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of all of you. She will be missed.
Donna you’re one of a kind! You beautiful smile could light up and brighten any room! Not to mention your wonderful sense of humor!! You’ll be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends during this time. Rest peacefully friend. ?
Clyde I am so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. She was such a wonderful special person and always there for anyone that need her. I’ll never forget all the fun we all had at Kmart and our get togethers. Our hearts and prayers to you an Mike and Sherry and your family. Keep all your memories close at heart because that is right where she is.
What a wonderful, sweet & kind lady! She set examples for others with her kindness! You will be missed by all that knew you Donna!
I enjoyed working with her so much as her hygienist at Personalized Family Dental Care in Lawrence – what a sweet lady!
My condolences to her daughter and family!
My condolences for Donna’s family. I worked with Donna at Kmart 7040 for many years. She always had a smile on her face and a good word for everyone. She will be missed. Rest In Peace, Donna.
My condolences to her family. Donna was such a sweet and lovely lady. So kind to me when I worked at Kmart 7040. RIP
Dear Jim & Maria, So very sorry to hear Donna has passed away. I really enjoyed getting to know her. She was such a nice person. I hope all your happy memories of Donna will get you through this sad and difficult time. Hoping your hearts find peace and healing! Love to you both!
My heart is broken this morning. Donna was my dearest friend when I worked at Kmart. She was just the most joyful and kind person. I know she will be missed by all who knew her. RIP my friend.
Lots of fond memories of our 7040 days. Prayers for her family. She will be missed.
The most loved woman I have ever been lucky enough to know. Donna no. . . . . Condolences to her family. I ain’t gonna forget you, Miss Donna!!
Just a wonderful lady… thoughts and prayers to the family.
I am heartbroken to hear this. Such a wonderful light and I loved her dearly.