Obituaries

Donna Blansett

Donna D. (Estes) Blansett, 80, of Kingdom City, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. She was born December 18, 1932, in Fulton, the daughter of the late Edward H. Estes and the late Lucille (Ford) Estes. On February 8, 1953, she was united in marriage to William E. Blansett, who preceded her in death on January 12, 2010. Donna will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by one son, Bill Blansett of Hatton; one daughter, Brenda Simcoe and husband, Wayne, of Fulton; three grandchildren, Kendall Simcoe, and Matt and Aaron Blansett; six great-grandchildren, Ryan Blansett, Macyn Blansett, Allison Blansett, Allissa Blansett, Samuel Blansett, and Audrey Blansett; and one sister, Marcella Lawrence of Fulton. Donna was a member of Richland Baptist Church. She taught piano lessons and enjoyed music, crafting, and flowers. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., on Friday, December 21, 2012, at Callaway Memorial Gardens in Fulton with Reverend W.D. Lockhart officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ebenezer Church for Benevolent Fund c/o Maupin Funeral Home, 301 Douglas Blvd., Fulton, MO 65251. Online condolences may be shared at www.MaupinFuneralHome.com.

Published December 18, 2012