Donna A. Perry, the daughter of Henry S. and Avis A. (Flesner) Hoffrogge, was born on May 23, 1941, in Tracy, Minnesota. She attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1959.

On July 27, 1963, Donna was united in marriage to Dwight Eugene Perry at the Westboro Methodist Church, Westboro, Missouri. They became the parents of two sons, Brian and Don, and made their home in Tarkio and Rock Port, Missouri. Later, they moved to Watson, Missouri, where she lived until the present time.

Donna was employed as a secretary for Tarkio Popcorn Plant, and later the Rock Port Methodist Church and First Christian Church. She also was employed as a waitress for Walnut Inn, Tarkio.

Donna was a member of the Rock Port Methodist Church and the Red Hatters. She enjoyed crochet and playing the piano. She loved to read and spend time with children. Donna passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, at the age of 82.

Besides her parents, Donna was preceded in death by sons, Brian and Don Perry; grandson, Brock Perry; and siblings, Ricky, Gordon, Karen, and Steven Hoffrogge. Survivors include husband, Dwight Perry, Watson; grandchildren, Mitchell Perry, Hastings, Nebraska, Martin Perry, Clarinda, Iowa, Breeze Perry, Bellevue, Nebraska, and Andrew Perry, Watson; sister, Becki Mertz, Troy, Illinois; sister-in-law, Phyllis Adams; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Joanie Robison.

A memorial service was held Monday, September 11, 2023, at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, conducted by Pastor Bill Hargis. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Donna Perry Memorial Fund. Arrangements were under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. Online condolences may be made at www.minterfuneralchapels.com.