Donna Sallee

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Donnis (Donna) June Sallee, 85, passed away at home in California on August 03, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 30, 1938, in Sarcoxie, Missouri to Edna Ogle. She graduated from Diamond High School. 

She married Olen Sallee on August 19, 1955, at Diamond Christian Church in Missouri and they were
married for 65 years. They owned a Phillips 76 gas station in Carthage, Missouri and lived in Diamond. The family relocated to California in 1970 for career opportunities.

Donnis worked at various electronic companies. Her passion was her garden but also enjoyed raising Ostriches, Emus, rabbits, and award-winning Pot-bellied pigs. She always enjoyed watching her boys and grandchildren play sports. Her favorite two MLB teams were the Oakland A’s and St. Louis Cardinals. She loved hosting the family for BBQ’s, birthdays, and holidays. 

Though she may no longer be with us in person, her spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of those she loved and who loved her in return.

Donnis is survived by her sons Don (Sue) from La Grange, California, Rick (Virginia) from Tracy, California, Bill from California, Doug (Denise) from Hickory Creek, Texas, sister-in-law Elaine Ogle and close friend Sondra Kisling from Missouri. Her grandchildren Danyell, Tanya, Jacob, James, Jared, Angel, Anthony, Kevin, and Cassie. She had five great-grandchildren Haley, Isaac, Xavier, Alex, and Lily. And one great-great-grandchild Lainey Sue (Jared Sallee) was born August 18, 2023. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Olen (1935-2020), her children Kimberly (1968–1970), Bruce (1961 – 2012), Ron (1959 – 2023), and her mother Edna Ogle and brother Roy Ogle.

Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Ulmer Funeral Home in
Carthage, Missouri. The inurnment will be at Diamond Cemetery following the service.