Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Donna Marie (Baker) Hite (October 22, 2012)

Donna Marie (Baker) Hite, 77, of Greenville passed away peacefully on Monday, October 22, 2012 at Heartland of Greenville. Donna was born on January 19, 1935 in New Madison to the late Charles and Juanita (Baker) Eley.

Donna was a graduate of the Westmont High School graduating class in 1953. She enjoyed reading, working in her flower gardens and cooking. She was a member of the Ft. Jefferson United Methodist Church and enjoyed being involved in the women's ministry and helping with their mother/daughter banquets. Donna loved teaching Sunday School and she was a past board member of the Protestant Women of the Chapel. One of her most favorite things was being a grandma and spending time with her grandchildren.

Donna is survived by her husband of 33 years, Daniel Hite of Greenville; three daughters, Donna Joy and Glenn Hampson of Montgomery, Illinois, Deann and Gorden Owens of Maysville, Kentucky, and Darla Renee Smith of Greenville; two step daughters, Brenda Sue Hite of Pennsylvania and Alica Joan Hite of Pennsylvania; twelve grandchildren; two great grandchild; two brothers, Jack and Mary Baker of Indiana, and Richard and Shirley Baker of Greenville.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, October 29, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Braund Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Baker being asked to officiate. The family will receive guests from 12 - 2 PM prior to the funeral service. The family asks memorial contributions be made to the Darke County Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Braund Funeral Home.