Donna Ruth McNabb

Donna Ruth Sutton McNabb was born July 13, 1935 in Melvern Kansas to Roy Phillip Sutton and Jesse May (Schupp) Sutton. Donna along with her parents attended Quenemo Baptist Church where she accepted the Lord as her personal savior as a young girl. After attending Maxim School, a one room schoolhouse, she transferred to Melvern High School where she graduated in 1953. On June 4, 1953, she married her high-school sweetheart, Daryl McNabb, and moved to El Paso, Texas, when Daryl began his time in the US Army. In April 1956, Daryl and Donna had their first child Rodney Duane McNabb who passed away shortly after his birth. Upon completing Daryl’s years of service, the McNabbs moved to Greenville, South Carolina, where Donna worked as a receptionist at Liberty Life Insurance Company while Daryl attended Bob Jones University. After completing his degree Daryl and Donna moved to Boiling Springs, South Carolina where Daryl served as pastor of Boiling Springs Baptist Church. During these years, Julie Ann and Melanie Sue were born. In 1963, the McNabbs moved their family back home to Waverly Kansas where they ministered for 53 years. In 1969, the Lord blessed the McNabb family with another precious little girl Nancy Ann. In the early 1990s, Donna began the Country Squire Guest House (senior assisted living) at their home on Trefoil Road. They retired in 2016, when they moved to St. Joseph, Missouri, near their daughter Melanie (and Tony). In the summer of 2021, they moved to Spring Lake, Michigan to live in an apartment in Julie’s (and Tom’s) home. On August 30, 2021, after nearly 70 years of married life, Daryl passed away. Six months later, on February 3, 2022, Donna opened her eyes in heaven and joined the love of her life and THE ONE who gives life everlasting. She had 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren affectionately referred to her as “Grandma Horsey.” They shared many wonderful meals and memories created by their grandmother.

Donna was preceded in death by: her husband, Daryl Carter McNabb; her parents, Roy and Jesse Sutton; their first born child, Rodney Duane; her brother, Joe Sutton and her sisters, Darlene Sutton and Marjorie Williams.

Donna is survived by: her 3 daughters who loved her dearly: Julie (Tom) Kapanka of Spring Lake, Michigan, Melanie (Tony) Buford of St. Joseph, Missouri and Nancy (Eddie) Mills of Burden, Kansas.

A celebration of life service will be held on June 18 at Peniel Bible Church.

Memorial gifts are designated to Trevor and Teresa Johnson missionaries to Paupa, Indonesia. Mother loved this couple and the work they are doing for Jesus in this difficult area. Thank you for considering their ministry as a memorial. Opportunity to support their ministry will also be available at the celebration of life service June 18. Checks can be made out to Crosspointe Community Church 2501 S. Belt Highway St. Joseph Missouri 64503 Please note the memorial in the memo line.