Donna Dean Soard Obituary

We bid farewell to Donna Dean Soard of Carthage, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 25, 2026 at the age of 78. Donna touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Luther Lee and Dorothy Lee (McDonald); her husband Kenneth Dale Soard; her children, Kent Soard (Cynthia), Darin Soard (Mary Jo) and Shawn Soard; and her siblings, Kenneth Lee (Marie), Ralph Lee, Gary Lee, Phyllis Shields (Evert) and Rick Lee.

She is survived by: her children, Kendra Soard (Richard), Dickie Soard (Cody) and Daleann; her grandchildren, Kipp Soard, Dakota "Bear" Soard (Sky), Jaden Green, Sasha Evans (Jake), Krista Soard (Jeff), Kyle Shelton (Emily), Kalebb Soard (Ebb), Devin Soard (Tailyn), Chloe Soard (Steven), Lacie Hibbs (Blake), Brittany Rissman, Dylan Rissman (Kaylee) and LJ Parker; her siblings, Beverly Williamson, Jerry Lee (Barbara), Sherri Ritchie (Stanley), Dan Lee (Sheila), Dickie Lee (Patty) and Carolyn Sloniker (Richard); and her sisters-in-law, Judy Lee and Bea Lee. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many dear friends.