Donna Jean Howard, age 84, a longtime Caney, OK resident, was born on Sunday, August 29, 1937, to Calvin Lee and Laura Lorena (Hammond) Rose, at North Bend, OR. Donna passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at her home in Caney, OK. She attended school in Oakland, OR. Donna worked as a seamstress at Blue Bell, was a caregiver and homemaker. She was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Oakland, OR. Donna enjoyed flowers, her favorite was roses, gardening, sewing, art, painting, loved to sing, and loved taking care of and spending time with her family. Her favorite color was purple.
Donna is survived by her children, Veva Moore and Jim of Shawnee, OK, Paula Whitehead and husband Mike of Caney, OK, Linda Franks and husband Virgil of Ada, OK, John Howard and wife Tammie of Tishomingo, OK; brother, Lee Rose of Coos Bay, OR; grandchildren, J.D. Moore, Anthony Moore, Jake Whitehead, Laura Pfeifer, Jennifer Daniels, Allison Ross, Krissie Cater, Jamie Patton; along with numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
Donna was preceded in death by her father, Calvin Lee Rose; mother, Laura Lorena Rose-Copeland; son, Charles "Boyd" Howard; grandson, Christopher Franks; siblings, Mary Bolton, Joanie Holm.
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