Donna "Henderson" McPherson

Donna "Henderson" McPherson obituary, St. Joseph, MO

Donna "Henderson" McPherson

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2335 St. Joseph Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64505

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16

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Donna McPherson Obituary

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Donna M. McPherson, 67, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026.

She was born May 22, 1958 to Denzil P. and Betty J. (Phinney) Henderson in St. Joseph, Missouri.

She graduated from Benton High School and worked as a CNA RCF Medical Technician.

Donna enjoyed spending time with her kids, crocheting, barbecues, and watching the Kansas City Chiefs.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Francis and Opal Phinney; sisters, Nancy Wade Walker and Carol S. Henderson; brothers, Danny and David Henderson; and granddaughter, Jasmine M. Jewell.

Survivors include her children, Donald T. Henderson and Misty M. Larison (Jason); grandchildren, Krystal, Kenya, and Kalena Henderson, Cameron and Mason Meitzner, and Dette Klyn; great grandchildren, Ashley, Brayden, Jackson, Wayne, Violet, and Jarius.

Service 1:00 P.M. Monday, March 16, Simplify Cremations & Funerals. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Online guest book and obituary at www.simplifyfunerals.com.

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

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2335 St. Joseph Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64505

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16

Service

1:00 p.m.

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2335 St. Joseph Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64505

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