Donna Mae Brown, a 77-year-old Kearney resident, peacefully passed away on March 31, 2022 surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with heart disease.
A celebration of life will be held at a later time.
Donna was born on Aug. 4, 1944 to Donald Roberts and Nina Petterson in Trenton.
In 1965, she married the love of her life, Kenneth Ray Brown. He survives. The couple had three children, Chanse Elliott, Kendla Brown Polk and Shane Brown.
Donna enjoyed her career as a floral designer, spending time with family, social activities including Gamma Kappa sorority, dancing, fishing and camping. She loved nature and relaxing at Crowder State Park, Smithville Lake and Tryst Falls.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Kendla Brown Polk (Dave) and Shane Brown; her grandchildren, Kiley Elliott, Mariah Elliott, Ariana Cauthon, Dawson Elliott, Drake Cauthon and Dylan Cauthon; her great-grandchildren, Cayden Fannin, Bentley Chur and Preston Cauthon; her mother, Nina Petterson; a sister, Deanna Shull; and several nieces and nephews.
Donna was preceded in death by her grandmother, Beulah Mason; her father, Donald Roberts; her stepfather, Bill Petterson; and her son, Chanse Elliott.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the American Heart Association.
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