Donna McCoy

Donna McCoy born September 24, 1957 passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Vivian Richeson; her father, Roy Covey; her father, Colin Richeson; her children’s father, Arthur Gilmore and one granddaughter, Eva Day Gilmore. She leaves behind her partner in love and life, Geoffrey Hoelting; 3 children, Rachel Gutierrez, Adam Gilmore and wife, Melissa, and Matthew Gilmore and wife, Bobbi; 8 grandchildren, Destiny Gilmore, Tyler Gilmore, Eric Gilmore, Hallie Gilmore, Makayla Irvin, Jillian Gilmore, Anabella Gilmore and Lexie Gilmore; a sister, Roylene Rhodes and husband, Jerry; a brother Richard Covey and wife, Sherie; and a sister, Barbara Bach and husband, John. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Donna was a lover of life and had great pride and love for her children and grandchildren. She loved the beautiful small things in life; her flowers, her garden and her grandmother’s rosebush that she took with her everywhere she went. She had great faith in God and rejoiced in the day she could join her mother in Heaven. In leaving us behind, she had these final words for her family: Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle Autumn rain When you awaken in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight I am the soft stars that shine at night Do not stand at my grave and cry I am not there I did not die. Services 11am, Monday, June 8th, with visitation 10-11am, at White Chapel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to Great Plains SPCA.