Donna Irene Boswell, of Sarcoxie, Missouri passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri, at the age of 76.

Donna was born on November 11, 1949, in Carthage, Missouri, to the union of Floyd and Lois Irene (Jones) VanBuren to a family that helped shape the loving and faith-filled woman she became. She was a 1967 graduate of Sarcoxie High School and carried the values of hard work, kindness, and devotion throughout her life. On June 12, 1967, she was united in marriage to Gary Lee Boswell. Together they shared forty-one years of memories until his passing on October 28, 2008.

Donna made her home as a devoted homemaker, and she embraced that role with grace and quiet strength. She cared deeply for her family and found great joy in the simple, meaningful rhythms of daily life. Her home was a place of warmth, comfort, and welcome, and those who knew her will remember her for the love she poured into every meal, every conversation, and every gathering. She was a forty-year member of LaRussell Baptist Church in LaRussell, Missouri, where her faith remained an important part of her life. Donna especially enjoyed making bread and pies, and she took great pride in sharing those gifts with the people she loved. Time spent with her children and grandchildren brought her deep happiness, and she treasured every opportunity to be with her family.

She is survived by her children, Sean Boswell and his wife, Kelly, of LaRussell, Missouri, and Shannon Kellhofer and her husband, Brent, of Sarcoxie, Missouri. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Samantha, Kerigan, Kiya, Chelsea, Kade, and Kole; her great-grandchildren, Asher and one on the way; and a host of bonus grandchildren. Donna is further survived by her sisters-in-law, Nada VanBuren, Jan Burgess, and Kathleen Greenwood, all of Joplin, Missouri; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mike and Brenda Boswell of Sarcoxie; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family members and friends who will cherish her memory.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Gary Boswell; sister, Marlyn Cameron, and her brother, Howard VanBuren.

Graveside services are 9:00 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2026, at Sarcoxie Cemetery with pastor Charles Chrisman officiating. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are Jeff Greenwood, Richard Jones, Eddie Jones, Dustin Boswell, Cliff VanBuren and Clint VanBuren. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Sarcoxie Senior Center in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.