Donna Gayle

Qualls

Mrs. Donna Gayle Qualls, 70 of McDonald County departed this life on February 8, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

Donna was born April 4, 1951, in Stella, MO to the late Vernon "Pete" and Edith "Joye" (Lamb) Clark.  Donna grew up in the McDonald County area and was a lifelong resident. She worked many jobs including homemaker and as a jewelry repair person for Wal-Mart.  On August 13, 1969, in Miami, OK, she was united in marriage to Mr. Howard Qualls and to this union two children were born.  Donna enjoyed gardening and fishing as well as spending time with her family.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Howard, a brother Robert Lee Clark, and a sister Susie Nelson.

Donna is survived by a son; Howard Lynn Qualls and Partner Julia Christian of Centerton, AR, a daughter; Stace Barnett and Donna's favorite son in law Mike. Adopted daughter; Lindsey Law of Joplin, Grandchildren; Melissa Duckett, Tyler Mathis, Joseph Robbins, Josh Morris, Alex Barnett, Mikel Qualls, Keeley Morey, Samantha Qualls, and Patrick Qualls, 17 great grandchildren, a brother; Ferris Clark and wife Katherine of Grove, OK and a brother-in-law; Robbie Nelson of Jane as well as a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services for Mrs. Donna Gayle Qualls will be held Saturday February 12, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri with Pastor Cecil Hall officiating.  Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are, Tyler Mathis, Mikel Qualls, Patrick Qualls, Vernon Nelson, Eddie Morey, Zac Myers, Jim Burns and Cole Williams. Honorary pallbearers are Joe Burns and Vic Cook. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website, www.ozarkfuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri.