Donna L. Swafford

Donna Lavonne Swafford, 66, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2022, at Providence Medical Center with loved ones at her side.

Donna was born February 16, 1956, at Chanute AFB, Rantoul, Illinois. She spent most of her early years growing up in Richmond, MO where she graduated from high school in 1974.

Donna was married to her high school sweetheart, Gene Allen White, and later to Jerry Dennis Cason. Donna and Jerry were blessed with two daughters, Brook Ashly and Kelsie Marie.

Donna worked various jobs during her life, including Hallmark, ReMax, Cerner, PPM and Lincare.

Donna was preceded in death by her mother, Delores Smith, and brother, Joseph Wayne Swafford.

Survivors include her daughters, Brook Ashly Cason and Kelsie Marie Cason (Jerrid Dean Cink); grandchildren, Gracie, Baby Nicholas, Cason Joe, Katalina and Phenix; father, Donald Swafford and his wife Peggy; brother, Wesley J Swafford and his wife Donna; sisters, Anita Swafford and Valerie Dueker; nieces and nephews, Gabe, Emilio, Brittney, Kim and Sarah; step-daughters, Jessica and Kelly and their families; as well as other family members and friends. She was loved and will be greatly missed by all.

A celebration of Donna's life will be held from 11 am to 2 pm Sunday, June 12, at the Excelsior Springs Community Center, 500 Tiger Drive, Excelsior Springs, MO. The event will include a balloon release and food will be served.

A celebration of Donna’s life will be held from 11 am to 2 pm Sunday, June 12, at the Excelsior Springs Community Center, 500 Tiger Drive, Excelsior Springs, MO. The event will include a balloon release and food will be served.