Donna Kay Hays, of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 13, 2025. She was born on March 17, 1942, in Pekin, Illinois.

Donna was a devoted mother and grandmother who cherished her family above all else. She is survived by her four children: Delorse Dorethy (Wayne) of Kingman, AZ; Deanna Baty (Mark) of Warrensburg, MO; Duane Hays (Mandy) of Pekin, IL; and Denise Hays of Warrensburg, MO.

She is also survived by five granddaughters: Heather Elza (Kevin), Stephanie Dorethy (Jason), Nicole Walsh (Mike), Marcie Baty, and Dallas Hays; and eight great-grandchildren: Hayden, Kegan, Summer, Madison, Blake, Bentley, Brantley, and Skyler. In addition, she is survived by three siblings: Diane Ray of Havana, IL; Dean McKinley of Pekin, IL; and Dale McKinley of Pekin, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Dennis and Daniel McKinley.

Donna loved attending her great-grandkids' sporting events and cheering them on from the stands. She was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Warrensburg and found joy and fellowship within her church family. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting blankets, watching Hallmark movies, her favorite game shows, and the Royals baseball games.

A visitation will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg, Missouri.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Old Drum Animal Shelter or to the First Christian Church Grab and Go Fund and may be left in the care of Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home.

Donna will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and the love she shared with all who knew her.