Donna Dean Thornhill, age 88, of Kimberling City, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, at her home.

She was born on May 13, 1937, at her home, in Columbia, Missouri to Joseph and Cleo Rowland.

Donna owned Kimberling Oaks Resort in Kimberling City. She loved golf and was president of the board for the Kimberling City Country Club and served many years on the Chamber of commerce for Kimberling City and Branson. Donna always strived to keep Kimberling City beautiful.

She was preceded in death by her son Todd Thornhill and partner of many years Marlin Hill.

Donna is survived by her son, Lance Thornhill of St. Louis; her sister Kay Murray of Columbia; her grandson Ryan and his wife Chandler Thornhill; her great granddaughter Harlow Marie Thornhill, and her best friend and husband Carol and Jim Butts.

Cremation under care of Stumpff Funeral Home.