Donna Henson

October 25, 1949 - September 27, 2021

Donna Henson, age 71, of Dongola, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at her residence. She was born on October 25, 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Howard and AnnaLea (Burton) Garrison. Donna married Carroll Henson on January 30, 1971, and he survives. Donna was a retired registered nurse. She worked in the Marion Surgery center, and her first nursing job was in the obstetrics department at the Southeast Missouri Hospital. Donna loved her family and they always came first to her. She loved to dance with her husband, Carroll, and cooking, especially baking. Donna always put the needs of others first, and was truly one of the best people you could ever meet. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Doug Henson; a daughter, Lynette Henson; a granddaughter, Leanna Henson; a brother, Howard (Miki) Garrison; a sister-in-law, Marilyn Leach; a brother-in-law, Vern (Barb) Henson; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Donna was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial gathering will take place on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 11:00-1:00 pm at Crain Funeral Home in Dongola. A memorial service will immediately follow at the funeral home with Pastor Henry Miller officiating. Inurnment will take place at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery following the service. Crain Funeral Home in Dongola is entrusted with the arrangements.