Hazelwood West's Head Secretary Suffers Major Loss

Anyone that was a student at throughout the past 20 years knows Donna Earnest. She has served as the head principal's secretary longer than most student's currently attending have been alive.

Whether she's telling someone in the office to stop running or assisting a parent who looks lost upon entering the school's office area, she is one of the "Faces of West."

Earnest and her family now need prayers for strength from those that know her because she recently lost her daughter.

Staci Dawn Reddan died unexpectedly at her home in O’Fallon, Missouri on April 4.

Her obituary on Stygar Funeral Home's website is as follows:

Dearly loved wife and best friend of Michael P. Reddan. Beautiful and loving daughter of Don and Donna Earnest of Florissant, Missouri, and daughter in law of Donald and the late Marilyn Reddan of Ladue, Missouri. An adoring and devoted mother, Staci was worshiped by her children, Jack, Sophia, Joe, Sadie, and John.

Cherished sister and sister in law to Shawn and Chris Earnest and Sonia and Harry Hill, Robert and Lynn Owen, Mark and Birdie Reddan, George and Lisa Moore, and Lori O’Toole. Caring aunt to Sean, Dani, John, Christina, David, Jordan, Logan, Ryan and Nick. Dearest cousin and niece to many.

A friend to countless, Staci was a long time resident of Florissant, Missouri. She graduated from Hazelwood West High School and earned a Masters Degree in Audiology from Washington University. She was employed by Mercy Hospital St. Louis.

Reddan was known for being most passionate about her family. Keep them in your thoughts as you start your day.