Donna Jo Thompson
1932-2023
Kansas City, MO: Donna Jo Thompson, 91, Kansas City, MO passed away Friday, October 6,
2023, at a North Kansas City, MO hospice house.
She was born on July 26, 1932, in New Hampton, Missouri the daughter of Forrest Alpha and
W. Ferne (Glenn) Ward.
On October 5, 1951, she married Frank Thompson. He preceded her in death on June 25,
2014.
Donna was a school teacher for the North Kansas City School District and also sold real estate
while she and Frank lived in Arizona.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents.
Donna is survived by her cousin, Trudy LaForce, Smithville, MO and several other cousins.
Donna has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO.
Memorial Graveside Services and Inurnment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 14
in Foster Cemetery, New Hampton, MO under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home,
Bethany, MO. There is no scheduled family visitation. Memorials may be made to Foster
Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online
condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com