Donna Rae Milligan, age 81 of Independence, Missouri passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the New Salem Funeral Home. The family will greet guests starting at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at the New Salem Cemetery in Independence, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Donna was born on November 1, 1942 in Salem, Oregon, the daughter of Thomas and Grace (Sportsman) Holloway. She loved crocheting and making beautiful ceramics. Donna also had a joy of antiquing. Most of all she loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
Donna is survived by her sons: Tim (Tracey) Milligan of Lexington, MO, Thomas (Angie) Milligan of Wellington, MO and Todd (Charlene) Milligan of Independence, MO; grandchildren: Matthew (Jessica) Milligan, Tanner (Candra) Milligan, Lindsey (Caleb) Aston, Anna Milligan and Lucy Milligan, sisters: Pat Hale and Phyllis Paul.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 59 years, Billy Joe Milligan, and siblings: Doris Border, Beverly Harrison, Thomas Holloway, Barbara Jones and Herman Richardson.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem, Independence MO 816-796-8600
Jasmine Holloway
13 Dec 2023Aunt Donna was such a beautiful and sweet woman, inside and out. I am deeply saddened that she has left us but I know she is home with the Lord and all of her loved ones who left before she did. My prayers to the Milligan family and I pray Aunt Donna rests in peace.