Funeral services for Donna "Dot" Reed Poland will be 2 p.m. Monday September 21, 2026 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation 1- 2 p.m. Monday prior to services at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri. Contributions to the First Baptist Church in Paola, Kansas. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Donna Lee Reed Poland, age 83 of Paola, KS passed away on Wednesday September 16, 2026. She was born on January 8, 1943 to Earnest and Yvonne Reed in Appleton City, MO where she grew up and was an integral part of the community.
Donna was the youngest of four children and spent a large part of her youth working alongside her parents and siblings at the Dari-Burg where she learned the value of hard work.
Known affectionately as Dot or Dottie by her friends and family, Donna was remembered for always having a smile on her face, being the first person to lend a helping hand, for her strong faith and love of family. If she knew you, you were on her prayer list.
Donna married Gary Poland on May 24, 1969 and together they raised three children. They remained married until Gary went to be with his Savior on October 12, 2024 but in Donna's heart they remained married until she took her last breath.
Donna spent her entire career pouring into young people as a teacher both in the public school system and her church. She had a passion for young people and raising them up to be productive members of society.
Donna is survived by her three children; Christina, Matt (Maryah) and Gari Dawn, eight grandchildren, Alyssa, Valerie, Ashley, Audrey, Evona, Caleb, Mitchell and Victoria and two great grandchildren, Robbie and Mehki.
She was preceded in death by her parents Earnest and Evon Reed, her brothers Roy and Joe, her sister Bessie and loving husband Gary.
"Well done good and faithful servant; You have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the Joy of your Lord." Matthew 25:23
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