Donna Rae Crist passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the Phillips County Hospital, Phillipsburg, at the age of 85.
She was born on October 10, 1937, in Belleville, KS the daughter of Clarence A. “Abbie” and Fannie (Bates) Williams.
On October 10, 1953, in Phillipsburg, KS, she was united in marriage to Garth Junior Crist. The couple was blessed with two sons, Mark and Daniel “D.C."
Donna was a homemaker. She and Garth could be found most evenings watching the world pass by at the square in Phillipsburg. She was known as a jokester to friends and family and was always looking for a way to put a smile on your face. Her grandchildren were her greatest pride and joy.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Wayne, Dennis, Bob, and Norman Williams; sister Nancy Banks; and her husband Garth in 1996.
Survivors include her sons Mark and wife JoAnn of McPherson and D.C. and wife Pam of Phillipsburg; 5 grandchildren: Renee Anderson and husband Mark, Erica Matyak and husband Luke, Travis Crist and wife Megan, Lucas Crist and wife Addie, and Tanner Crist and fiancé Rylea Rains; 5 great grandchildren; sister Catherine Derowitsch of Belleville, KS; and 3 sisters-in-law Alma Williams of Sedgwick, KS, Virginia Williams of Belleville, KS, and Carol Williams of Derby, KS.
Those that knew Donna, knew her faith in God was abundant, and her memory will be carried on through her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the many, many people whose lives she touched.
Cremation is planned. Services are pending.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan Manor c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.