Donna Guinn

1941-2020

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Donna Arlette Guinn, 78, Gerald passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at her home in Gerald.

She was born Aug. 2, 1941, to Paul James and Mary Elizabeth (Stepp) Warren in St. Louis.

Donna was a member of Leslie United Methodist Church in Leslie. She was a registered nurse and had worked in the health care profession for over 50 years. Donna was the church secretary for several years and helped with the Leslie United Methodist Food Pantry. She devoted her life to helping people.

Donna was preceded in death by parents, Paul and Mary; and sisters, Betty Sorber and Patricia Warren.

She is survived by children, Penny Jo Stewart of Kirkwood and James “J.R.” Baxter, Jr. and wife Lynn of Fenton; brother, Kenneth Warren and wife Cheryl of Gerald; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 1, at Leslie United Methodist Church with Pastor Mary Nienhueser and Pastor Mary Avizenis officiating. Her ashes will be buried in the Warren Cemetery at Tea.

Memorial contributions suggested to Leslie United Methodist Food Pantry.

Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Gerald