Donna Carol Doyle

Donna Carol Doyle obituary, Emporia, KS

Donna Carol Doyle

Donna Doyle Obituary

Visit the Sawyer Funeral Home Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Donna C. Brooks Doyle, long-time resident of Council Grove, passed away at Newman Regional Hospital on July 15, 2025.

She was born October 9, 1952, in Fort Smth, AR, the daughter of Donald and Gertie (Musgrove) Brooks.

She is survived by her daughter Heidi Stone (Michael), and son Michael Hooper (Jodi); grandchildren: Antony, Clayton, Hailey, Ireland, Samantha, Cameron, and Tori; 7 great-grandchildren; siblings, Doris Crone (Richard), Deborah Porter (Greg) Donita Blair (Ted) and sister-in-law Tammy Brooks; many nieces, nephews and close friends, who will miss her terribly. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Wilfred Doyle, and brother Daniel Brooks.

At Donna’s request, she was cremated, and private family service was held.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sawyer Funeral Home Chapel

137 N. Union PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846

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