Donna Ruth Sidwell (Beagle)

Donna Ruth Sidwell (Beagle), 88, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Amarillo at 10:30 a.m. on September 7, 2019, Dr. Murray Gossett of the First Presbyterian Church of Amarillo will be officiating. There will be a private burial service for the family prior to the funeral service. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Donna was the second daughter born to Irene and A.J. “Del” Beagle in Casper, Wyoming on January 3, 1931. She grew up in Pampa, Texas, attending Pampa High School through her junior year, then graduated from Ferry Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois. Donna attended Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, followed by a year at University of Texas in Austin, where she was a Pi Beta Phi. In 1951, she moved to Bel Aire, CA, where she attended the Wright MacMahon School. Obviously tired of moving, she returned to Pampa and married the boy next door. Gene Sidwell and Donna Beagle were husband and wife for 64 years until his death in 2016.

Donna’s gracious personality was reflected in the countless friends that gravitated to her house for afternoon fellowship. An avid needle pointer who turned out hundreds of pieces, she was solely responsible for the thread shortage of 1979. Donna loved Jesus Christ and her calling was bible study. Well versed in doctrine, Donna lived her life by her Christian convictions.

The family owes a debt of gratitude to caregivers Jerry Acey, Sonia Flores, Nora Mauricio, Christina Sparks and Sybil Evans. Words cannot express what you mean to us.

Donna is survived by her children, Cynthia Hawkins (Billy), Leigh Gary (Neil), Mary Solomon (Cory) and Reid Sidwell. Also, her cousin, Warren Whittington and 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Please direct memorials to The Opportunity School, 1100 S. Harrison, Amarillo, Texas 79101.

6 Replies to “Donna Ruth Sidwell (Beagle)”

  1. What a beautiful tribute to your mother! I spent countless hours at the Sidwell home sitting at the counter in Donna’s kitchen. I cherish the needlepoint piece she did commemorating my wedding. Your mother always made me feel like family. So grateful she is at peace with her Lord and Savior. Keeping your family in my prayers. Love, Lindy

  2. Donna was a friend to many people. I am honored to have had her as a friend. We shared our love for Christ. A beautiful obituary! You captured the real Donna that we loved dearly.
    Norma

  3. IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT WE HAD TO LET NANNY GO. IT IS WITH HAPPINESS AND JOY THAT SHE WILL BE WITH PAPPY AGAIN. I LOVED NANNY AS IF SHE WERE MY OWN MOTHER AND I TRIED MY BEST TO MAKE HER COMFORTABLE AND HAPPY. I HAVE ALOT OF MEMORIES TO CHERISH AS I KNOW YOU DO. SHE HAD A SENSE OF HUMOR AT TIMES AND IF SHE TOLD YOU TO GET OUT, YOU GOT OUT. PERSONALLY AS HER CARE GIVER I TOLD HER EVERY NIGHT THAT I LOVED HER AND SHE LIKED THAT. I WILL MISS HER AS MY LIFE MOVES ON. WITH LOVE, JERRY ANN ACEY FLY HIGH SWEET ANGEL…

  4. Donna was a dear friend to me personally. We shared many acquaintances and many close friends. She has been missed for a number of years now. We will see each other again soon. I’m looking forward to the day when we will be worshipping Jesus side by side. I love you and your family.

  5. My deepest sympathy to the family of this beautiful lady. I treasure the friendship my husband Bill and I had with Donna and her husband Gene.

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