Donna was born April 4, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri to Laverne & Georgia Phillips. In 1951 she married Marvin Leroy Love making a home in Kansas City later moving to Gallatin, Missouri. Together they raised 5 children; David Love (Independence), Dennis (Sheryl) Love (Lake Ozark), Marsha Love (Lees Summit), Candice Prentice (Princeton) and Jason (Kendra) Love (Independence).
After moving to Gallatin in mid 70's Donna & Marvin owned and operated Love Buds Flowers & Gifts on the square. Donna was very creative and loved decorating and also enjoyed trips to the Casino. She was a formidable Texas Holdem player and entered several tournaments. Donna also loved Chiefs football, fishing and the outdoors.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents and husband Marvin in 1990. In addition to her 5 children she is survived by 8 grandchildren; Lauren (Clay) Kannard (Rome, IT), Aimee (Nick) Heit (Saginaw, TX), Bryan Waldron (Little Rock, AR), Andrea Love (Denver, CO), Hunter Prentice (Gallatin, MO), Charlee Prentice (Princeton, MO), Karson Love and Jozie Love (Independence), along with 7 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Graveside services are to be held at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, Kansas City, Missouri on January 5, 2019 at 11:00 am, the office will provide map to the gravesite. A Celebration of Life luncheon will be held immediately following service at Margaritas restaurant in Martin City; 13401 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64145.
In lieu of flowers family requests donations to Alzheimer's Association, 3846 West 75th Street, Prairie Village, Kansas 66208; (www.alz.org) or your favorite charity in her memory.
