Donna Jean (Larson) Covert was born on April 17, 1931, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Arthur and Vera Larson. She married Vernard Covert on May 1, 1953, and enjoyed over 43 years together until his passing on Aug. 17, 1996. They were blessed to have six sons.
She was preceded in death by two of her children, Perry Ray Covert and Terry Covert. She is leaving behind four sons, Jay Covert, Don (Mary) Covert, Leland (Connie) Covert and Richard (Connie) Covert; 10 grandchildren, Nikki Allen, Jared Covert, Vernard Covert, Jason Kincaid, Katrina Covert, Jacob Pendleton, Amanda Dunkle, Branden Covert, Amber Covert and Devon Covert; and many great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Larson and Lillian Frost. She leaves two sisters, Sandy Egbert and Sue Larson, as well as three brothers, John Larson, Bill Larson, and Bob Larson.
She was a homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family and enjoyed having them run all over the farm. She enjoyed gardening, horses, crocheting and taking care of the grandkids. She was loved by all of us and will be greatly missed. She left this world surrounded by her family and walked into the arms of her Savior Jesus and her husband and sons.
She was a member of the Lawson Assembly of God.
Visitation was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at Bross & Spidle Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs, Mo. The service was held at noon, with the burial at Crown Hill Cemetery following. Arrangements are through Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs, Mo., 816-630-3131.