Ladonna F. Brothers

LaDonna F. Brothers, 92, of rural Cherryvale, passed away at 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at her home.

LaDonna Fern Likins was born on April 9, 1929, to Clifford E. and Opal Margaret (Atherton) Likins in rural Parsons.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended grade school at Pleasant Hill school, where she later taught her younger brothers.  While attending Labette County Community High School, LaDonna and her best friend, Virginia Phillips, roomed together in Altamont.

After graduating from LCCHS in 1947, LaDonna attended Kansas State Teachers College in Pittsburg for two years.  For a few years, she taught school in the area.  LaDonna devoted her life to her family following her marriage to Jack Brothers on May 5, 1951.  While she would occasionally substitute teach, she mostly enjoyed making a comfortable and loving home for her family.

She was a member of the Mound Valley United Methodist Church.  For over 50 years, LaDonna played the organ at church, her gift to God and her friends and community.  Her greatest joy in life came from spending time with her family.

Survivors include:

Four sons – Carl Brothers of Cherryvale, Kansas

Kenneth Brothers of rural Dennis, Kansas

Paul Brothers of rural Cherryvale, Kansas

Don Brothers of rural Cherryvale, Kansas

Two grandchildren – Madison and Lyndsey

One great-granddaughter - Colyns

One brother – Glen Likins of Homosassa, Florida

One sister – Margie Prater of Owasso, Oklahoma

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, on March 14, 2011; and one brother, Ray Likins.

The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 20, 2021, at Mound Valley United Methodist Church.  Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale.  The family will receive friends from 2 – 4:00 p.m., on Sunday, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.

Memorials are suggested to the Mound Valley United Methodist Church.  These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357.