Donna Lea (Fulkerson) Elder, age 90, of Columbia, MO, passed away on May 27, 2024. Born in Columbia on November 29, 1933, Donna was the daughter of Albert Turner and Lottie Mae (Chandler) Fulkerson. She graduated from Hickman High School in 1951 and obtained an associate's degree in fine arts from Christian College in 1953. Donna had a fervent interest in drawing and painting, particularly in landscapes. On August 29, 1953, she entered into marriage with William H. Elder. Throughout her professional journey, Donna dedicated her time to roles in retail and bookkeeping at Deans Town & Country, Ham Realty, and a floral arranger at Allen's Flowers.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband in 2018, her parents and her siblings Louise Stone, LaVerne Fulkerson, Joseph Fulkerson and Ray Fulkerson.
Donna is survived by her children; Craig Elder, Lisa (John) Victor, Jeff (Gail) Elder and Cindy (Les) Acton, grandchildren; Shawna Victor, Brandon Victor, Amanda Melvin, Dalton Acton, Jeremy Elder, Josh Elder, Amber Burkhart, Ashley Austin, Joe Crane and Jeremy Crane, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Memorial Funeral Home/Columbia at 2 p.m. on June 8th.
Donations can be made in Donnas honor to the American Cancer Society, cancer.org/dignitymemorial.
