Donna Gravenstreter

Donna Sue Gravenstreter, Age 63, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on June 16th 2021. A private memorial is being held at Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery. A wake will be held at 12pm, June 24th at Roadside Bar & Grill in Belton, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to World Wildlife Fund or Project Lydia.

Donna was born August 1, 1957 in Indianapolis, IN. She was an amazing artist, particularly gifted in painting and drawing, a generous and caring Montessori teacher who touched the lives of hundreds of children, a lover of animals (particularly cats), music and reading. She had a fabulous sense of humor, which was matched only by her stubbornness. She left a rich legacy of community, creativity, education and love.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Mitchell and her father Junior Don Mitchell. She is survived by her husband, Tom Gravenstreter; daughter, Ryan Bell; son in law; Matt Bell & granddaughter Mercury Bell.