Donna Jean Puckett, 91, of Hollister, Missouri, entered into rest on September 29, 2026, in Hollister. She was born April 8, 1935, in Muskegon, Michigan, the daughter of Raleigh and Fernia (Irwin) Bakker.
In addition to devoting herself to her family as a mother, Donna worked for many years in the accounting operations of PTL Ministries. She moved to Hollister 22 years ago from DeLand, Florida. After relocating to the Branson area, she continued her accounting career with Branson Collision Center.
Donna enjoyed golfing and bowling and was a gifted piano player.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Bob Bakker and Norman Bakker.
She will be deeply missed by her children, Jane Ellsworth of Chesapeake, VA, Judith Teague of Hollister and Jesse Puckett and wife Stacey of Hollister, her three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and her brother, Jim Bakker of Blue Eye.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 2:00 pm in Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory, Branson. Final resting place will be in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.
