Donna Jean Gann

Donna Jean Gann, of Washington, Missouri, formerly of Rolla, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born on April 17, 1939, in Lake Spring, Missouri, to the late Myron Bailey and Dorothy (Parrott) McBurnett.
In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William "Bill" Edward Gann; her grandson, Kyle Visnapuu; and her brothers, Joseph Bailey and Orville "Skip" Bailey.
Donna was united in marriage to William "Bill" Edward Gann on April 14, 1956, and together they shared many devoted years until his passing. Donna and Bill took great pride in owning and operating for 38 years Bills Janitorial and Carpet cleaning business, while working side by side serving the Rolla community. Donna also volunteered for Senior Companions. In her free time, Donna enjoyed trips to local wineries, listening to music, cooking, and, most of all, spending cherished time with her family and friends.
Donna is lovingly remembered by her surviving family, including her daughters, Pamela Gibson and husband Glenn of Rolla, Missouri; Tamie Hinson and husband Bill of Washington, Missouri; Jackie Harris and partner Daryl Hanus of Wentzville, Missouri; Melanie Visnapuu of St. James, Missouri; her brother, Kenneth Bailey of Rolla, Missouri; her sister, Debra Stewart of St. Louis, Missouri; two grandchildren, Jeremy Light, Rolla, MO and Destini Fultz of St. James, MO; and one great-grandchild, Serenity Rose Wilkinson.
A graveside service for Donna J. Gann will be conducted at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Rolla City Cemetery in Rolla, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations can be made to Phelps County Animal Rescue 745 E. Springfield Street, St. James, MO 65559
A celebration of Donna's life will be held in Washington, MO when date is available.