Donna was born the second child of Stanley and Inez Watchous on October 30, 1931, in Matfield Green, KS and passed into a life that will never end on Wednesday, January 23, 2008. She was a nurse for 42 years, where she spent most of her time working in emergency rooms and intensive care units. The biggest joy in her life was her family who will miss her dearly.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Wayne D. Watchous and one sister, Lora Lee Steele.
She is survived by her son, Tracy Glen West and fiance Anita Jacobs of Keithville, LA; daughter Debra Lou West of Cobb Mountain, CA; her significant other and best friend, Herb Kyle of Shreveport, LA; one brother, Robert O. Watchous and wife, Joy Ellen of Emporia, KS; two sisters, Anna Sue Dean and husband David of Cameron Park, CA and Janet Earleen Smith and husband Jeff of Hayward, CA; two grandchildren, Melodie West Homan of Bossier City, LA and John Calvin West and wife Kristi of Shreveport, LA; two great-grandchildren, Brandon Tyler Homan and Rachel Leigh Homan; son-in-law, Jeremy Lee Homan and many nieces and nephews.
Services have been held.