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DONNIE E. AMES
Apr. 12, 1929 - Jan. 14, 2014
Donnie E. Ames, 84, of Henderson, NV passed away of Alzheimers on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at A Hand of Hope care home.
Donnie was born on April 12, 1929 in Konowa, OK. Donnie had traveled and lived all over the southwest. She settled in Seeley, CA where she took over her mother's business, "Bessie's Cafe". She maintained her residency there until 2006 when she moved to Henderson, NV to be near her daughters.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Bessie Short; father, Earl Phelps; son, Dough Johnson, and brother, Carlos Phelps.
She is survived by her sisters, Dorothy Graesch of Edmond, OK, Mary Lou Mc Carthy of San Diego, CA, and Billi Janssen of Las Vegas, NV; daughters, Donna Gaffaney of Henderson, NV, Diana Wilson of San Anselmo, CA, Dorothy Lappin Hall of Henderson, NV; 6 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be sent to Alzheimers Research.
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Memories and Condolences
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Donnie 16 years old
Donna Gaffaney
January 23, 2014
2838 Winslow Springs Drive, Spring 2013
January 23, 2014
Donna, Diana, and Dorothy--
I will remember your mom through our over-the-fence and by-the-mailbox in Henderson. I found her to be a friendly, straight-forward lady who enjoyed the sunshine and Donna's dogs. I recall that she came to the Paseo Verde Library in October of 2006 with Donna when my husband, Bill, had an exhibit of his wood-lathe art. I will remember the good times and know that the three of you will find peace in your good memories.
Thinking of you and admiring the care that you gave your mom,
Kathy Hug, Donna's neighbor, 2001-2013
Anita Sherron-Farr
January 23, 2014
Donna, knowing you but not knowing your mom, make me realize that she was special… Just because you are so special… She did that right and you all can be so proud… I feel sure she is with loved ones gone on before and now she is the one waiting… God bless you all…
Just another day in the sunshine
Donna Gaffaney
January 23, 2014
Dorothy helping Donnie enjoy the desert sun
Donna Gaffaney
January 23, 2014
84th b-day party visitors
January 23, 2014
84th birthday cake 4-12-13
January 23, 2014
Dorothy Graesch
January 23, 2014
Your mother was like a second mother to me. I could not imagine what my life would have been without her. She protected me through many rough periods in my life, actually fought a few who were rough on me as I was not a fighter. No one could mistreat me on the school bus even through high school or she took care of them! I will certainly miss knowing that she is no longer here to chat with. You girls certainly took care of her well. Her younger sister, Dorothy.
Kathy Broucher
January 23, 2014
She is not really lost to you she has only gone away. She will be there in the morning of a brighter,fairer day.
Donnie on her 80th birthday
January 23, 2014
My Mother was a very simple lady and her good bye to her friends and family will remain that way. She went peacefully in her sleep and is with her loved ones that have gone before her. I will miss her..Donna
annie horne
January 23, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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