Donna M. Hobbs' Obituary
Donna Marie Hobbs joined her Lord in Eternity on August 27, 2025. Donna was born September 6, 1941, in the coal mining country of Gilliam, Mo to Alvin A. and Anna M. Carmichael. She was preceded in death by her parents, a niece Kristi Marie Dotson, brother- in- law Richard Dotson, many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and most recently the loss of her husband of 52 years, Don R Hobbs and within hours of her death, her only son Clifford Lynn Gilliland Jr. “Butch” also joined his Lord in Eternity.
Donna is survived by her daughter Lynda Marie Chase and son- in- law Charles Chase, daughter- in- law Shadow Jean Gilliland, daughter Teresa Ann Gilliland, 1 granddaughter Autumn Chase, 1 grandson David Chase, 5 great- grandchildren Kayelyn Chase, Makenzie McLeary, Dylan Chase, Micah Moore, and Lamariah Whiteside, 3 great- great- grandchildren Kain, Matthew, and Kenleigh, also her sister and best friend Mary Dotson, 1 nephew Paul Dotson, 1 niece Lea Ann Kaspar and their families, and the biggest, most wonderful bunch of cousins and precious friends.
Donna prayed without ceasing for each of her family and friends, that they would all come to know Jesus. It was her desire to see them all in heaven someday. Donna was a true servant of her Lord.
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