Donna Jo Breedlove

September 18, 2018

Donna Jo Breedlove was born March 2, 1946, in Springfield, Missouri. She entered Heaven’s gates on September 4, 2018, at the age of 72. She was surrounded by her family as she left this world.

Donna spent the majority of her life in Springfield, Missouri, where she graduated from Glendale High School in 1964.

Donna was married to Ron Turner and they had two beautiful daughters, Rhonda Michelle, and Julie Ann. She worked hard taking care of them and making sure that they had everything they could ever need or want.

Donna was retired from General Electric in Springfield, Missouri.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, William J. and Juanita F. Breedlove. She is survived by her brother and his wife, Larry and Jan Breedlove, of Treasure Island, Florida; two daughters, Julie Ann Turner, of Springfield, Missouri; Rhonda Michelle (Turner) and husband, Jeffery Barnhouse of Greenfield, Missouri; her beloved grandchildren: Chelsea and Micheal Vaughan, Springfield, Missouri; Brittany and Tyler Baker, Aldrich, Missouri; Samuel and Hannah Barnhouse, Cherry Point, North Carolina; Abbie and Taylor Morris, Greenfield, Missouri; and Casey Barnhouse also of Greenfield, Missouri; her great-grandchildren, Macy and Lane Baker, Heidi and Eloise Vaughan; her loving niece and nephew; many cousins and special friends.

A celebration of life visitation was held at Greenlawn East Funeral Home on Thursday, September 6, 2018. The celebration continued on Friday, September 7, 2018, at Eudora Baptist Church, Eudora, Missouri. Burial followed at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Aldrich, Missouri.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Eudora Baptist Church building fund, and can be sent to Eudora Baptist Church, c/o Janie Baker, treasurer, 10252 N. Farm Rd 119, Willard, MO 65781. The family would also like to encourage you to consider being an organ donor, as this gift keeps on giving.