Donna Lavarne Stites Obituary
We bid farewell to Donna Lavarne Stites of Birch Tree, Missouri, born in Wichita, Kansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 17, 2025 at the age of 66. Donna Lavarne touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Donna Lavarne find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas W. Thomas and Wilma Louise Thomas (Buchanan); and her brothers, Edward Thomas and Wesley Thomas. She is survived by: her close friend Jerry Rector; her children, Joann Clutter (Eric), James Rector (Courtney), Melinda Nipper (Eddie) and Jeremy Rector (Virginia); and her sisters, Diane Estus, Denice Stites and Debra Turner. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.
