DONNA MAE WALKER NOVAK, 82, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully September 2nd, 2020. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross or St. Luke’s Hospice House.
Donna was born in Independence, MO. She became an R.N. and earned her B.S.N. most notably at Research College of Nursing. She was a nurse for almost 60 years. She married Gilbert Novak in 1967. They shared almost 48 years of marriage. She worked at Baptist Hospital, Research, and many nursing homes in the KC area. She then went on to teach CNA’s at Job Corp. She loved nursing and teaching.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Lois, her brothers; Rolly, Glen, Preston, David and Orin. Also her loving husband Gilbert, and two grandchildren; Jessica and Michael.
Survived by her remaining brother and sisters; daughters, Laura Knight (James), Linda Litton and Laurie Rardin; Granddaughter, Georgia Yeubanks; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.