She was the widow of Morris W. Donham, a retired beautician, a lifelong member of Arkansas State Women's Bowling Association and has been a resident at Grand Manor of Monticello for the past two years. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a grandson, Scott Edward Anderson; a granddaughter, Taylor Melinda Caldwell; one sister, Rosie Bauman; and two brothers, Herbert Karlein and Volkra Karlein.
Survivors include one son, Rickie Donham of Monticello; two daughters, Doris Jackson of Monticello and Karen Caldwell and husband Jason of Jeanerette, LA; four grandchildren, Neil Anderson, Ked Donham, Kelly Rodriguez and Haley Scott; and five great-grandchildren, Abriana and Shelby Scott and Nora, Kameryn and Joslyn Rodriguez; and a sister-in-law, Clara Bailey.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(18)
Tyrone Smith
Hermitage, AR Tuesday, June 12, 2018 sorry for your lostKK Feldhaus
St Louis, MO Tuesday, June 5, 2018 May her memory always be a blessing to all who knew her.Jeff and Lindsay Rawls
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Donham family. May God be with all of you during this difficult time.LESLIE RHODES
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, June 4, 2018 LOVE YOU MS GERTIE. MAY YOU REST IN HIS LOVE AND CARE UNTIL THAT DAY........Don Ross
zachary, LA Monday, June 4, 2018 Rickie, I am so very sorry for your loss of your mother. My prayers are with you & your mother. Don RossKaron Beavers
Monticello, AR Sunday, June 3, 2018 Rick and family, may the Lord grant you peace during this time. So sorry for your loss.Phillip Herring
Maumelle, AR Sunday, June 3, 2018 Dear Rick and family,So sorry to learn of the passing of your dear mom. May God bless, comfort, and strengthen you now and in the days ahead.
In loving friendship,
Phillip Herring
Gloria Ryburn
Monticello, AR Sunday, June 3, 2018 So very sorry for your loss prayers for each of you!Steve Karnes
Monticello, AR Friday, June 1, 2018 Ricky and family, so sorry to hear about your mom. God Bless and you are in my prayers.Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Friday, June 1, 2018 My prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Cherish the memories of your dear mom. May God give you peace and comfort.Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Friday, June 1, 2018 I am so sorry for the loss of Gerti. We worked together many years ago at Bill and Clara's beauty shop. She always had a smile and I loved to hear her talk with her German accent.I will miss seeing her from time to time at Walmart.Donna Farrer
Rison, AR Thursday, May 31, 2018 To Gertie’s family, she was a great lady and a good sport and bowler! I came to know her through bowling in Monticello and grew to love her! May the Lord wrap his arms around her family and keep her in your memory forever!! Say hi to mom and Carol for us !Cindy Coggins
Monticello, AR Thursday, May 31, 2018 Your mother & grandmother, friend will be missed by many. She was a very strong willed lady with a very sensitive, . loving, caring heart. Ms. Gerti loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren very much! I pray that you will know that y'all are being sheltered and held in the arms of God and may all your precious memories of this precious lady comfort you in the days ahead when you miss this beautiful lady y'all love so much!Bob and Lu Davis
Hamburg, AR Thursday, May 31, 2018 Ricky, Karen, Doris, and Families,Bob and I were sadden to hear about Gerti. You guys know that we have so much love in our hearts for her. So many awesome memories of her and the entire family. Her wit, personality, and love for all of you set a high bar for us all to achieve. We have all been truly blessed by having her in our lives. We know this is a difficult time for you, but try to remember all the fun and laughter. We will not be able to be there on Sunday to say our goodbyes to her, but know that we will have all of you in our thoughts and prayers. She was a very special lady and we will always love her. We love you guys!!!
Kathy Hall
Banks, AR Thursday, May 31, 2018 Karen and family, We are so sorry for your loss. You all will be in our prayers.Brenda hegler
Monticello, AR Thursday, May 31, 2018 She was a very sweet lady and a good bowler, who inspired me. I will truly miss her. May she rest in peace.Sandy Ballentine Gavin
Warren, AR Thursday, May 31, 2018 I met Ms. Gerti years ago when I was a league bowler. She was always so much fun and I always enjoyed being around her. Prayers for your family during this difficult time.Dianne Lloyd
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 30, 2018Gerti was a good friend, and she will be missed. Sorry for your loss.