Donis Gayle (Cubbage) Dasent

Donis Gayle (Cubbage) Dasent, 54, Nevada, MO, peacefully transitioned from this life to her eternal heavenly abode on Saturday, May 25, 2024, after valiantly battling cancer. Born on May 12, 1970, to Donald & Vernille (Balk) Cubbage in Ft. Scott, KS, Donis embarked on a journey filled with love, resilience, and cherished moments.

A graduate of the Walker School Class of 1988, Donis embraced various roles throughout her life, culminating in her tenure at Vision Solutions in Nevada. She found profound joy as the devoted mother of Jacob Duncan and the late Tanner Duncan. In August 2017 she joined hands in marriage with Andre Dasent sharing a bond of love and devotion. 

Donis delighted in baking pies for family celebrations and nurturing memories with her grandchildren. Together with Andre, she savored trips to Trinidad, finding solace and adventure in each journey. In her final months, she cherished precious moments with her family on the farm, savoring every shared laugh and embrace.

Left to honor her memory and mourn her loss are her devoted husband, Andre Dasent; son, Jacob & Ashlee Duncan of Nevada, MO; grandchildren, Leroy Fast, Barrett Duncan, and Millie Duncan; father, Donald Cubbage of Nevada, MO; sisters, Sheila & Eric Bryson of Ft. Worth, TX, and Davola & Tony Garrett of Nevada, MO; nephew, Nathan Bryson of Ft. Worth, TX; aunts, Bobbie & Eddie Hamersley of Walker, MO, Annette Balk of Loveland, CO, and Roenna Balk of Gainesville, TX; numerous cousins, and a host of friends.

She now joins her beloved son, Tanner Duncan; mother, Vernille Cubbage; sister, Sherri Cubbage Prewitt; grandparents, Ermon & Margaret Cubbage and Walter & Evelyn Balk; and her mother-in-law, Mena Dasent in eternal peace.

Donis Gayle (Cubbage) Dasent leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and cherished memories that will forever be treasured by those whose lives she touched.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Alan Black officiating. Interment will follow in Berea Cemetery in Ketterman, MO. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in her name to Vernon County Cancer Relief c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

You may view obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com