Donna Jean Woodard Poe, daughter of Paul Wayne Woodard Sr. of Dexter, Missouri and Joyce Wanda Layton Hall of Essex, Missouri was born on December 25, 1974, in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on July 21, 2022, at her residence in Essex, Missouri at the age of 47.

Other than by her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Paul Wayne Woodard Jr. and wife Vicky of Junction City, Kansas and Douglas Leon Graviett and wife Jamie of Dexter, Missouri; by two sisters, Rebecca Gail Kelley of Troy, Missouri and Marsha Diane Woodard of Dexter, Missouri; one step-sister, Tracy Ann Rayburn and husband Brad of Puxico, MO and by many nieces, nephews, “greats”, extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Susan Kay Woodard, her step-dad, Kurtis (Ras) Randall Hall of Essex, Missouri and her beloved dog, Gemma Isabell Poe.

Donna was employed at Wal-Mart in Sikeston, Missouri, in their security department. She was her niece and nephew's biggest cheerleader and loved supporting them in everything that they did!! She had a huge heart and tried to make everyone around her smile with her little jokes and antics. She enjoyed camping, fishing and being outdoors. She was very artistic and loved to paint. But her most favorite thing, due to not being able to bear children, was her dog Gemma, whom she spoiled rotten! She will forever be remembered by her bubbly personality, smile on her face and that hearty laugh that she would belt out and her infamous quotes...” What is really going on??”, “What does that mean?” or “Allegedly...”!!

Visitation will be conducted on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.

Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter.

Interment will follow at the Link Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.