WAGONER, Donna Jo

Williams News, Williams, Arizona Tuesday, August 11, 2015 Donna Jo Wagoner was born in Prescott, Arizona on September 23, 1936 to Marjorie and Woodrow (Woody) Williams, one of 14 children. Donna married the love of her life, John E. Wagoner on January 27, 1957 in Flagstaff, Arizona. She was a devoted wife for 57 years and the mother of four children. Donna returned home to be with the Lord, her loving husband and her daughter Jonna on August 4, 2015. She is survived by her children, Jonel Wagoner of Springerville, Caligornia, Karre Jo Santana (Phillip) of Williams, and John T. Wagoner (Dedra) of Williams. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Christopher Santana (Olivia), Chelsea Vargas (Marco), Tyrell Martinez, Samantha Robbins and Cierra Santana. Donna was a great grandmother to nine children, Brittany Santana, Desiree Santana, Brandon Santana, Tania Morales, Maya Vargas, Christian Santana, Annessa Vargas, Julian Vargas and Carson Martinez. She was preceded in death by her parents, some siblings, her infant daughter Jonna Darlene Wagoner and her loving husband John. Donna will be fondly remembered for her love of animals. She was a 4-H leader for 48 years. She loved her children, her grandchildren and great grandchildren, her family, friends, neighbors and most of all her animals. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the local Williams Animal Action Group (WAAG). Donna loved animals and what this group does for the community. Contact Kali Kaliche at (928) 635-2595. An Open House Celebration of Life will be take place August 16 beginning at 11 a.m. at the family home, 707 N. Newton, Williams. Stop by any time.