Donna Lee

Ward

Donna Lee Ward daughter of the late Geraldine Rhodes Ward and Clarence Ward was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 10, 1949. She departed this life at her residence in Ellington; on January 3, 2007, having attained the age of 57 years, eight months and 24 days.

Donna attended Light House Temple Church. Her hobbies included fishing, shopping, and boat riding on Current River, listening to music and playing Bingo. Donna loved going to church and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Geraldine Ward.

Donna is survived by her companion, Dennis Blevins, of Ellington; three sons, John Chiapelas and wife Karen of St. Louis; Michael Chiapelas and wife Nicole of Park Hills; Steven Ward and fiance' Ashley of Park Hills; one daughter, Christine Snider and fiance' Derek Nash of Ellington; two brothers, Danny Ward and Dana Ward both of St. Louis; and seven grandchildren. Donna will be sadly missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Funeral Services were held at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellington, on Sunday January 7, 2007.

Minister: Geraldine Rains

Pallbearers: Mike Chiapelas, John Chiapelas, Steven Ward, Matt Bradford, Josh Rhea and Clint Blevins.