DONITA DIANE STEPHENS

Donita Diane Stephens, 56, of rural Richmond, Mo, died on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Donita was born on January 20, 1961 in Kansas City, Mo to Donald and Bernita (Jacobson)   Lafferty. She married Michael James Stephens of Denver, Co, on August 14, 1977. He survives of the home.

Additional survivors include; her step-mother, Bonnie Lafferty of Kansas City, Mo, 5 brothers and their spouses, Chris and Laura Lafferty of Orrick, Mo, Kim and Tracy Lafferty of Idaho, Dan Glaszczak of Blue Springs, Mo, John Glaszczak and family of Kansas City, Mo, and Rick Glazczak of Texas. Several nieces and nephews survive.

In addition to her father and mother, Donita was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Lafferty.

Donita was a member of CottonCreek Christian Ministry, Cowboys for Christ and attended Cowboy Chapel. She ministered through horses so that people could learn to know about Jesus Christ.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to CottonCreek Christian Ministry, the ministry that she so dearly loved and lived.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Christian Fellowship Ministries, north of Richmond. There will be a time of fellowship at the Church, following the services. Inurnment will be at a later date. On line condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.