Climer, Donna Sue

KILGORE -- Donna Sue Climer, beloved wife and mother, passed away on October 
29, 2006, at 4:30 a.m., after a brief but intense battle with cancer, at the 
age of 67. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Jimmie Climer of 
Kilgore; daughters and sons-in-law, Tami and Steve Burich of Allen, and Robyn 
and Dwayne Wardlaw of Kilgore; son and daughter-in-law, Matt and Ruth Climer 
of Kilgore; brother and sister-in-law, Tyrus and Rose Johnson of Kilgore; 
seven grandchildren, Josh Magill of Allen, Holly Burich of Allen, Jade, Justin 
and Macy Climer of Kilgore, and Harley and Alexis Wardlaw of Kilgore; 
mother-in-law, Mary Climer of Kilgore, sister-in-law, Marlene Carpenter of 
Kilgore; sister-in-law and husband, Susan and Frank Green of Fort Worth; 
brother-in-law, Doug Carpenter of Kilgore; and many nieces and nephews. She 
was preceded in death by her parents, D.L. and Cleo Johnson; brother, Don Lee 
Johnson; and sisters, Jessie Mae Johnson and Genevieve Warner. Donna grew up 
and lived in Kilgore most of her life. She retired from Eastman Chemical after 
31 years of service in administration. She was a member of First Christian 
Church of Kilgore. Donna's legacy of dignity and strong devotion to those she 
loved will long be remembered by her many good friends and family members. A 
celebration of life memorial service will be held at the sanctuary of First 
Christian Church on Wednesday, November 1, 2006, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Bill 
Blanks officiating. Visitation to follow in the church family center. 
Arrangements are by Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore. A special thanks to Dr. 
Atul Patel and his office staff, doctors and staff at the Longview Cancer 
Center and the nurses of Heart'sWay Hospice for the exceptional care and 
attention given to Donna. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations 
be made in her memory to either the First Christian Church in Kilgore building 
or youth fund or to Heart'sWay Hospice of Longview. "Her children rise up, and 
call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her." ~ Proverbs 31:28 
Please leave online condolences at www.Raderfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 10/30/2006.