Donna L. Rowland

Donna L. Rowland, daughter Donald A. Roper and Luella M. Roper, passed away on November 15, 2021, in Merriam, Kansas, surrounded by her family. Memorial services will be held from 2:00pm – 4:00pm Friday, December 3, 2021 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133.

She is survived by her brother Darrell A. Roper and his wife Ruby Roper and her two nephews and niece: Deanna Roper, Jason Roper, and Jeremy Roper; her son Terry A. Rowland and Sharmin Rowland (daughter-in-law) and her three grandchildren: Nikolas Rowland, Hayden Rowland, and Bret Rowland; her daughter Traci Garcia Castells and Federico Garcia Castells (son-in-law) and her granddaughter Sofia Bohling.

Donna worked in the telecommunications industry for fifty-one years; she was a strong cheerleader for corporate values and customer service. Donna boldly loved her family, friends, and community, especially the Chiefs and the Royals; she enjoyed music, arts, and film. She supported the Shriners Hospital and KCPT. Donna was a six-year stroke survivor.

The family would like to especially thank the staff of Sharon Lane Health for giving her comfort and care. Please feel free to donate to the American Heart Association in Donna’s name in place of flowers.

Condolences

  1. Connie Loftus on November 17, 2021 at 3:02 pm

    I enjoyed knowing Donna at Raytown Highschool and in later years playing poker with a bunch of RHS “oldies”.



  2. Jeneane Nettles on November 17, 2021 at 4:05 pm

    Donna & i were lifelong friends. I am deeply saddened to hear this. Jeneane/Jenny Nettless



  3. Jeneane Nettles on November 17, 2021 at 4:07 pm

    Donna & I were lifelong friends. I am deeply saddened to hear this! Condolences to all of her family!



  4. Ken Hood on November 17, 2021 at 10:19 pm

    For Donna’s Family and Friends,

    We had a great time playing poker, talking and reminiscing about about things we did in our youth at Raytown High. She was alway gracious as she pulled in nice sized poker pots while moderately sipping a fine single malt scotch, especially if the pot was won from some of her old pals!

    She was fun to get to know all these years later and I was lucky to count her as a friend. Happy travels dear lady, you will be missed by all your poker buddies and numerous friends. To your family, I offer my deepest sympathy for such a dear loss.



  5. Brian McAnany on November 18, 2021 at 11:02 am

    Prayers and condolences to the family. I knew Donna from AT&T. She was a grand lady.

    God Bless



  6. Millie Robinson on November 19, 2021 at 11:36 am

    Your mother was such a sweetheart, humorous, and was so full of so much love for others. May she rest in peace and be free from pain.



  7. Johnetta Quinn on December 23, 2021 at 11:34 am

    My deepest condolences to family and friends. I worked with both mother and daughter and really enjoyed them both very much



  8. Sheridan Attig on December 27, 2021 at 9:18 am

    Donna was my Admin when I first went to Coca Cola. She was a shining star and always a pleasant person to be around. You will be missed.



  9. Teri Nicholas on December 27, 2021 at 10:02 am

    My deepest condolences. I met Donna while working at Sprint in 2001 and we quickly became good friends. She was such a caring person and loved her family and friends with her whole heart. She will be missed by many.



  10. Kristy Peto on December 27, 2021 at 1:16 pm

    My deepest sympathy to all of you. I met Donna at Sprint and we had a little gal pal club that was always pulling shenanigans on each other. She was a very kind person who dearly loved her family. I know she will be missed.



  11. Joan Wegman on December 27, 2021 at 1:55 pm

    My deepest sympathy ? and sending lots of prayers ?
    I worked and became friends with Donna at Sprint. She was a great person, and friend.



  12. Karen Tatum on December 28, 2021 at 8:22 am

    Donna was a very caring person and loved her family dearly. She was loved by many and will be truly missed. It was my pleasure to work with her at Sprint and have her friendship. My heartfelt sympathy to the family. Many thoughts and prayers are with you all.



  13. MaryEtta Campbell on December 28, 2021 at 10:37 am

    Donna was a loving Mom, grandmother, and friend.I met and worked with Donna at Sprint. She will be missed! May all find peace and comfort in the many good memories. My sympathy & prayers.



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