Donna Jean Smith-Elder, 73, of Milan, Missouri, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 18, 2023.
Donna was born on November 30, 1949, in Milan to William Virgil and Olive Jean (Talbert) Smith.
On January 23, 1997, Donna married Richard “Dick” Elder, and he preceded her in death. Also preceding her were her parents, grandparents; Vernon and Sidney (Whitacre) Talbert and Coy and Sylvia Smith, one brother; Terry Douglas Smith.
Donna is survived by one brother; Larry David (Phyllis) Smith of Georgia, special cousins; Lisa (Jeff) Hatcher, Jean Ann Stannard and Janet Sayre, and several other nieces, nephews and cousins.
A visitation for Donna will be held at 11:00AM-12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home in Milan, Missouri.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Adair County Humane Society or the American Cancer Society.