Donna Marlowe

(From Greenfield Funeral Chapel)

Donna Gayle Harrison Marlowe, of Greenfield, Missouri, departed this life on December 14, 2022 at the age of 88 years. She was born March 5, 1934 in Gilliam, Missouri to John Calvin and Adda Pauline Harrison. 

She married Nelson Tren Marlowe on February 28, 1953, sharing nearly 70 wonderful years together. To this union were born six children.

Donna is survived by her husband, Nelson, two sons; Phillip (Rajean) Marlowe of Cassville, Shawn (Sherry) Marlowe of Republic and three daughters; Cheri (Paul) Walters of Greenfield, Nanci (Mike) Hargis of Greenfield, and Kimberli (Fred) Shaw of Republic. 

Preceding her in death were infant daughter, Vicki Marlowe, her parents, and her 5 brothers and 4 sisters.

Her greatest joys in life were her husband, her children, and her grandchildren. She was the beloved grandmother to 17 grandchildren: Chris, Tammy, Becky, Patty, Shawnna, Amanda, Hannah, Jena, Ali, Seth, Paige, Angie, Kelli, Molli, Marki, Kati, David, and loving great- grandmother to 37 beautiful great-grandchildren.

Donna was a wonderful homemaker and her crafting talents included quilting, cross-stitching, and crocheting. She was an avid reader and trivia expert. She loved music and blessed others by singing solos in church throughout the years. She was a member of the Lockwood First Baptist Church. She was a master of gardening and especially enjoyed her beautiful flower beds that would surround her home each summer.

Visitation is from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the Greenfield Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM, also at the Greenfield Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Collins Cemetery in Lockwood, Missouri.

In honor of Donna, memorial contributions may be made to the Collins Cemetery.