Donna Jean Croxton

Donna Jean Croxton, 75, of Kansas City, MO, went to her Lord, January 1, 2006, at her home, after a long battle with cancer. Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 2-3:00 p.m. Cremation with interment in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Donna was born May 10, 1930 in Kansas City, MO to Charles Omar and Eva Hazel (Eilenstine) Cox. She graduated from Northeast High School and attended Kansas City Junior College. After her marriage, she lived in San Francisco and Chicago, before settling in Independence. She was a cashier for Macys, and other department stores. An extraordinary musician, she was a member of The Organists� Guild, and was organist for Blackman Funeral Home, as well as several churches- most notably a 29-year stint at Centropolis Baptist. Most recently, she was a member of Beverly Hills Baptist Church, in Independence. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Walter Croxton; her sons, Mark Croxton and his wife Julia Murphy, Neil Croxton and his wife Toni, and her granddaughter, Kristin DeWitt; also Barbara Ruth Wagner of Lee�s Summit, who is her cousin and friend from childhood. Donna will be remembered for her generosity, her caring nature, and easy laugh. She loved cats, history, nature photography and science. She was always writing a get-well card or encouraging someone, and gave to numerous charities. She leaves behind many friends, starting with Colleen Davis and the Bristol Elementary kids, and ending up 70 years later with the folks at Sterling Court Apartments. In between, were lasting friendships with her son�s friends, particularly Kirk Ritter, and her dozens of friends from church and the neighbors on and near South Liberty Avenue in Independence, where she made her home for 42 years. The family wishes to thank the staff at Kansas City Hospice for their professionalism, and many kindnesses.