Donna Jean Moses, 79, of Chetopa, died at 12:20 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at Oswego Community Hospital in Oswego, Kansas.
She was born January 25, 1929, in St. Paul, Kansas, to Edward and Jessie (Bond) Holding. As a young girl, she grew up and attended schools in St. Paul, and at the age of 60, earned her GED.
Through the years, she worked at Fred Ronald Manufacturing in Parsons, Glen Berry Manufacturing in Chetopa, Chetopa Manor as a certified dietary manager, and most recently at the Hornet's Nest in Chetopa for 13 years.
She enjoyed flower gardening and collecting hummingbirds. She especially enjoyed sewing for her children and grandchildren.
She and Billy S. Moses were married March 29, 1947 in Erie, Kansas. He preceded her in death April 1, 1972. She later married Jim Mount. He preceded her in death April 7, 1998.
SURVIVORS:
Three Sons – Ed Moses Oswego, KS
Bill Moses Chetopa, KS
Doug Moses Chetopa, KS
Two Daughters – Nancy Miller Chetopa, KS
Jewel Lawellin Chetopa, KS
Twelve Grandchildren
Fifteen Great-Grandchildren
One Great-Great-Grandchild
Two Sisters – Daisy Woods Chanute, KS
Agnes Hurley Parsons, KS
She was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and two granddaughters.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 15, 2008, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Chetopa. The casket will remain closed. The family will receive friends at 813 Hardin in Chetopa.
Memorials are suggested to the Chetopa Fire Department. These may be left at or mailed to Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 346, Chetopa, KS 67336.
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