Donna Martin

(From Parker Mortuary)

Donna J. Martin, age 37, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin.

Donna, daughter of Monte Lee Little and Debra Pippin, was born on August 8, 1984 in Oroville, CA. 

After moving to Missouri, Donna met and then married the love of her life, Dustin Martin, on March 30, 2002 in Joplin. She was previously employed with Downstream Casino, but when she wasn’t working, Donna’s life was devoted to her family. She was a loving wife and mother, always putting their needs before her own. She enjoyed the times spent in the outdoors with her animals making memories with family.

Survivors include her husband, Dustin Martin, of Joplin; three children, Riley Martin, Cooper Martin, and Taylor Martin, all of the home; father and mother-in-law, George and Donna Martin; aunts, Kathy Adams, of Seneca, and Sherry Alford, of Atoka, OK; brother and sister-in-law’s, Dennis Martin, of Joplin, Donny Martin, and his wife, Andrea, of Seneca, Daniel Martin, and his wife, Kerri, of Carterville, Bianca Smith, and her husband, Chris, of Bentonville, and Angie Martin, of Springfield; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; father, Monte Lee Little Sr.; her brother, Monte Lee Little Jr.; and her sister, Megan Dillion.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Osborne Cemetery in Joplin. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Thursday, December 9th from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM at Parker Mortuary in Joplin.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.