In Memory Of
Donna J. Garrett
1934
2020
Donna J. Garrett
September 13, 1934 — January 23, 2020
Donna Jean Hodges was born September 13, 1934 to Tom and Rhetta (North) Hodges in Oskaloosa, Kansas Donna was the youngest of 5 children. Donna attended school in Bartlesville, OK. She graduated in 1951.
Donna had 5 children and she devoted her life to them. Donna also had 16 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren- and 5 great-great-grandchildren. The happiest times of her life were going to their activities, school and sporting events.
The grandchildren and great-grandchildren spent many hours at their Ginga's house. She hosted Easter Egg hunts, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve celebrations and many birthday parties at her house. One of the traditions was black-eyed peas and cornbread on New Year's Day.
Donna enjoyed working in her yard and flower gardens, and passed her love of tending to them on to many family members. Donna was an avid reader, liked crossword puzzles and to cook for her family. Donna was known for making the best gumbo in the world. She enjoyed "trying" to teach the younger generations how to make that special dish.
Donna worked and was an advocate for the Disabled American Veterans. Donna worked at the DAV until her retirement.
Donna was someone who was depended on for emotional and often times financial assistance. It didn't matter if it was family, friends, neighbor or strangers.
Donna was respected and admired by old and young alike. Although Donna spoiled her grandchildren, she would use her wooden spoon when necessary. Donna was known by many names including, Mom, Mama, Ginga, Dramo, John, Aunt Donna and Granny. Many of her kids and grandkid's friends also called Donna, Mom or Ginga.
During Donna's retirement years, she traveled to Iowa to visit John Wayne's birthplace and to Turkey, TX to the festival honoring Bob Wills. Donna's favorite song was "Faded Love" and favorite movie was "Gone with the Wind". Donna met Joe Catron in 2000 and enjoyed traveling and going to the casino with him.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Virginia Martin, Maxine Silversmith; and brother, Pete Hodges.
Donna is survived by her children, Gary (Jo), Steve (Penny), Gina (Darreld), Darla (Kenny) and J.D. (Cindy); sister, Velma DePlois; longtime companion, Joe Catron; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other family; and many friends.
Donna went to be with her Lord and Savior, January 23 at her home surrounded by her family.
Services will be held for Donna at Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
To leave a special message for Donna's family online, visit the guestbook below.
Donna had 5 children and she devoted her life to them. Donna also had 16 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren- and 5 great-great-grandchildren. The happiest times of her life were going to their activities, school and sporting events.
The grandchildren and great-grandchildren spent many hours at their Ginga's house. She hosted Easter Egg hunts, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve celebrations and many birthday parties at her house. One of the traditions was black-eyed peas and cornbread on New Year's Day.
Donna enjoyed working in her yard and flower gardens, and passed her love of tending to them on to many family members. Donna was an avid reader, liked crossword puzzles and to cook for her family. Donna was known for making the best gumbo in the world. She enjoyed "trying" to teach the younger generations how to make that special dish.
Donna worked and was an advocate for the Disabled American Veterans. Donna worked at the DAV until her retirement.
Donna was someone who was depended on for emotional and often times financial assistance. It didn't matter if it was family, friends, neighbor or strangers.
Donna was respected and admired by old and young alike. Although Donna spoiled her grandchildren, she would use her wooden spoon when necessary. Donna was known by many names including, Mom, Mama, Ginga, Dramo, John, Aunt Donna and Granny. Many of her kids and grandkid's friends also called Donna, Mom or Ginga.
During Donna's retirement years, she traveled to Iowa to visit John Wayne's birthplace and to Turkey, TX to the festival honoring Bob Wills. Donna's favorite song was "Faded Love" and favorite movie was "Gone with the Wind". Donna met Joe Catron in 2000 and enjoyed traveling and going to the casino with him.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Virginia Martin, Maxine Silversmith; and brother, Pete Hodges.
Donna is survived by her children, Gary (Jo), Steve (Penny), Gina (Darreld), Darla (Kenny) and J.D. (Cindy); sister, Velma DePlois; longtime companion, Joe Catron; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other family; and many friends.
Donna went to be with her Lord and Savior, January 23 at her home surrounded by her family.
Services will be held for Donna at Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
To leave a special message for Donna's family online, visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Donna J. Garrett, please visit our flower store.
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Thursday, January 30, 2020
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
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Thursday, January 30, 2020
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