Donna Norene Hunter

Donna Hunter
Donna Norene (Canaan) Hunter departed this life on December 25, 2012, at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville, MO, where she had been a resident for about eight years.
Donna was born on May 7, 1929, in Lucerne, MO, the daughter of William and Ethel (Smith) Canaan. She married Jesse J. Hunter on April 24, 1948, and he preceded her in death on February 21, 2007. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 24, 1998.
Donna began school at Lucerne, MO, and the family moved to Unionville in 1935. Donna attended the Douglas and Thornburg country schools and Unionville High School. She was a member of the Unionville United Methodist Church.
Donna and Jesse had no children of their own, but she was a dear child care provided (baby sitter) in her home for many years. The precious care that she gave resulted in a continued lifetime of love and respect from the children and their parents. In later years Donna and Jessed moved to the Putnam County Care Center and Donna continued living there after Jesse passed away. Donna will be sadly missed by all.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, June Canaan, Jo Ann Zahn, and Janet Sue (in infancy) and her brother, Billy J. Canaan. She is survived by three sisters, Betty Jane Hayes of Wilton, IA; Mary Lou Craft and husband Vernon of Fairfield, IA; and Wanda Rae Fowler and husband J. L. of Ottumwa, IA, as well as a host of nieces and nephews, who loved her dearly.
Funeral services for Donna Hunter will be at Playle and Jones Family Funeral Home in Unionville, MO, at 1:30 pm on Friday, December 28, 2012 with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Unionville Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice.