Dawnna passed away on January 24, 2020 at the age of 85. She was born June 25th, 1934 to Lloyd and Ocy (Williams) Jones in Eagleville, Mo. She graduated from Eagleville High School in 1952, and then married Cainsville native Roger Huitt in June of 1953. They had three children Theresa, Jody and Steve who they raised in Lee’s Summit, Mo.
Dawnna worked as a marketing/research analyst for Marion Laboratories from 1961 to 1974 as well as going to night school at Rockhurst College for seven years. Dawnna was not one to sit still. Upon her retirement she started her own upholstery and drapery business with her daughter Jody as well as “working on the farm” with her husband. During this phase of her life they made the decision to move to Lonoke, Ark. along with Jody’s family in order to be close to the grandkids.
In 2012, Dawnna and Roger moved back to Lee’s Summit. She enjoyed spending time outside, sitting in the sun (of course she was barefoot) watching the birds, chipmunks and squirrels. If she couldn’t be outside then she was watching the Kansas City Royals, knitting, crocheting, working jigsaw puzzles or reading a book.
She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Jones; mother, Ocy (Williams) Jones Bucher; step father Bernard Bucher; brother, Robert Jones; brother-in-law, George Huitt; daughter-in-law, Angela Huitt; son-in-law Richard Kingsley and five cousins.
She is survived by her husband of 66 1/2 years Roger Huitt; daughter, Theresa Kingsley; daughter, Jody (Jeff) Head; son, Steve Huitt; granddaughter, Jessi (Wayne) Spencer; grandson, Joel (Janae) Head; great grandsons, Parker and Lain; three sister-in-laws; 1 brother-in-law; eight cousins, and a host of nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. April 19th at the Lake Tapawingo Clubhouse. 244 Dockside Drive, Lake Tapawingo, Mo. 64015. In memory of Dawnna, the family is requesting donations be made to Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Mo. 64145. Arrangements by Langsford Funeral Home, Lee’s Summit Mo.