Donna Mae Richards, 91, of Hesston, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born August 28, 1930 in McPherson County, the daughter of Fred and Marian (Tolle) Jacobson.
Donna graduated from Roxbury High School with the class of 1948.
She attended the Roxbury United Parish in Roxbury, Kansas, where she also played the organ.
Donna had an enduring love for music and provided piano and organ music for hundreds of weddings, funerals, and events. She also acted as a poll worker in local elections.
Donna was united in marriage to Herbert Overton. From this union their son Anthony was born. She later married Lee Richards on December 4, 1982 in Hesston. He preceded her in death on September 10, 2014.
She worked as an administrative assistant and office manager at Hesston Corp for many years.
She is survived by her son, Tony (Yvonne) Overton of Buhler; four step daughters, Pam Long, Lori Swanson, Diane Webber and Nancy Dwyer; three grandchildren Michael Overton, Andy (Candice) Overton and Sarah (David) Jones; and one great-grandson, Otto Overton.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother, Jay Verona.
Cremation is planned. Inurnment will take place at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Valley View Cemetery, Roxbury. Memorial services will follow at Roxbury United Parish.