Dona A. Small was born 12/2/37 and was a lifelong resident of Junction City. She was married to Herbert Small on 12/7/1957. Dona was a proud member of the Epsilon Signa Alpha MAL Kansas Chapter Sorority. She was very active in the Elks and the Junction City Country Club. Dona liked to play golf and enjoyed life in general before a chronic pain disease stopped her from doing that. She had so many talents, i.e. hairdresser, floral arrangements, seamstress, interior decorating, cooking and entertaining. Dona collected Santa's that were present in her living room year round. Christmas was her favorite time of year. She was truly the Queen of Christmas. She spent the last 10 years of her life, along with her husband Herb for the last 2 years, with a group of wonderful people (staff and residents) at Stoneybrook Nursing Home.
Dona was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Gormley, her mother, Lillian Smith, her sister, Florence Ellis, her brothers Raymond and Edward (Eddie) Gormley, and her grandson, Anthony M. Small. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Small, daughter, Rebecca Small, son Bob and Lynn (wife) Small, grandchildren, Jacob and Amanda (wife) Small, Christina and Craig (husband) Swisher, and Patricia Pratzel, great grandchildren, Jasmine Pratzel, Anthony M. Small, Jr. (AJ), Chyla Swisher and Addison Small. Her nieces, nephews, cousins and friends are far too many to mention.
A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date.