Donna Carpenter-Resnik

Donna F. Carpenter-Resnik, 69, of Poplar Bluff, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, April 27, 2020, in Dexter.

Donna was born on June 25, 1950, in Bonne Terre, Missouri to Richard and Claradine (Hays) Hill.

She is survived by four sisters, Diane Gray, Judy Green, Janet Denison and Jeanie Currington and one brother, Joe Hill. One sister-in law, Beth Summers, and one brother-in law, Dan Resnik.

On Dec. 25, 2015, she married David Resnik. He preceded her in death.

She leaves behind three children and spouses, Krista and Steve Sells of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Ryan and Michelle Spakes and Kyla and Randy Smith, all of Lexa, Arkansas; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Courtnee and Jason Jordan, Cory and Taylor Jackson, Allison and Rus Miller, Riley and Matt Crews, Anthony and Chloe Smith, Kasey Smith, Justin and Morgan Spakes, Nathan Spakes, and Dawson Spakes; eight great-grandchildren, Roman, Andie, and Piper Jordan, Huxley and Beckham Jackson, Cameron Crews, and Natalee and Berklee Spakes.

She was a jack of all trades. From aerobics instructor, lab technician, hardware store owner, to a clerk at Three Rivers College, all of her careers were focused on helping others. She was a regular attender of West Side Church of God, where she always greeted everyone with a smile and a hug. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens and being outside, whether that was taking a walk with Sadie or taking in God’s beautiful scenery at her home in the country.

More than anything, her most treasured time was when she was spending time with her family. Her sister visits were so special to her. Donna was a sister, mother, aunt, and friend. But of all her titles, Grandma Donna (GaGa) was her most cherished. Her greatest joy came from watching her babies grow!

She loved us all well. We are thankful for the extra time we had to spend loving on her the last few months. As we watched lots of changes occur, it brought some tough times. But now those memories bring laughs as we think back on the bags of popcorn, ice cream out of the carton, and as many donuts as we would allow her to eat.

She leaves a (donut) hole, in our hearts.

A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 25, at West Side Church of God. We would love to celebrate her big, how she deserves to be celebrated, when we can gather as a large group again. Please makes plans to attend.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:

West Side Church of God-God’s Money Building Campaign 2807 Channon Dr. Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 or The Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17 Chicago, IL 60601

Edwards Funeral Home of Doniphan is in charge of arrangements.