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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Donna Wharton
Donna
Wharton
July 7, 2017
Donna Wharton's Obituary
Donna Lou (League-Tolliver) Wharton was born on April 2, 1926, in Wetmore Kansas, the oldest of three daughters. Raised by her single mother, Vera League Deese, Donna learned the foundations of her Christian faith and the love and importance of family.
Our GiGi was the epitome of motherhood. She was a tremendous role model for all of the new mothers in her family and a true lady. She always looked her best and yet wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty! Anyone who knew her would tell you that she was the best listener. She was never too old to have as your best girlfriend.
In 1946, Donna married Donald Tolliver, who served our country in WWII. They made their home in Austin, Texas where they had the first of their three children: Roxanne (Hixson). Their lives took them to San Antonio and Oklahoma City where their children Claudia (Wilder), and Robert Tolliver were born. They returned to Austin until Don' s death in 1969. Donna's professional life in Austin included working at the Darrell Royal Workshop, and she continued her work in the mental health field where she met the love of her life, Dr. Lawrence Wharton.
Donna and Larry rediscovered love and married in 1971. Together, they experienced life in Long Beach California, El Paso Texas, and then their retirement in Austin and Georgetown, Texas. Donna and Larry told each other "I love you" every day and always answered with "Love You More." Together, Donna and Larry cherished God, their three kids, their seven grandkids, and their seven great-grandchildren. Donna's beloved Larry left this Earth on August 18, 2013 and took her back into his arms in Heaven on July 7, 2017.
Donna was always the first to tell you that she was blessed with a wonderful family. Her family and her legacy includes sisters: Jean DeForest and Jewel Heaton; children: Roxanne, Claudia and Bob; grandchildren: Shelley, Jenni, Natalie, Cori, Kelly, Marcus and Matthew; and her great grandchildren: Reese, Carly, Zachary, Reed, CJ, Eli, and Austin; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Her family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Estrella Oaks Rehabilitation Center for their care and support, especially Crystal, Tiffany, Jeff, Dara, and Maria.
Donna will be inurned next to Larry at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas on Friday, August 4, 2017 in a private ceremony. Donna's many friends and neighbors are invited to join the family for a celebration of Donna's life on Saturday August 5, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the Ramsey Funeral Home, 5600 Williams Drive, Georgetown Texas.
Donna/Mom/Grandma/GiGi – We Love You More!
You may share a message or memory in the online memorial guestbook at www.RamseyFuneral.com.
Our GiGi was the epitome of motherhood. She was a tremendous role model for all of the new mothers in her family and a true lady. She always looked her best and yet wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty! Anyone who knew her would tell you that she was the best listener. She was never too old to have as your best girlfriend.
In 1946, Donna married Donald Tolliver, who served our country in WWII. They made their home in Austin, Texas where they had the first of their three children: Roxanne (Hixson). Their lives took them to San Antonio and Oklahoma City where their children Claudia (Wilder), and Robert Tolliver were born. They returned to Austin until Don' s death in 1969. Donna's professional life in Austin included working at the Darrell Royal Workshop, and she continued her work in the mental health field where she met the love of her life, Dr. Lawrence Wharton.
Donna and Larry rediscovered love and married in 1971. Together, they experienced life in Long Beach California, El Paso Texas, and then their retirement in Austin and Georgetown, Texas. Donna and Larry told each other "I love you" every day and always answered with "Love You More." Together, Donna and Larry cherished God, their three kids, their seven grandkids, and their seven great-grandchildren. Donna's beloved Larry left this Earth on August 18, 2013 and took her back into his arms in Heaven on July 7, 2017.
Donna was always the first to tell you that she was blessed with a wonderful family. Her family and her legacy includes sisters: Jean DeForest and Jewel Heaton; children: Roxanne, Claudia and Bob; grandchildren: Shelley, Jenni, Natalie, Cori, Kelly, Marcus and Matthew; and her great grandchildren: Reese, Carly, Zachary, Reed, CJ, Eli, and Austin; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Her family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Estrella Oaks Rehabilitation Center for their care and support, especially Crystal, Tiffany, Jeff, Dara, and Maria.
Donna will be inurned next to Larry at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas on Friday, August 4, 2017 in a private ceremony. Donna's many friends and neighbors are invited to join the family for a celebration of Donna's life on Saturday August 5, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the Ramsey Funeral Home, 5600 Williams Drive, Georgetown Texas.
Donna/Mom/Grandma/GiGi – We Love You More!
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August
5
Ramsey Funeral Home
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