Dana Kay Gola, 70 of Washington passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012 at her home.

Ms. Gola daughter of Daniel Everett Gola and wife Mary Evelyn (Whisler) Gola was born July 3, 1941 in St. Louis.

She worked at St. John's Hospital as a Switchboard Operator and retired after 30 years.

She recently volunteered at St. John's in the reception area. Ms. Gola was a faithful member of the First Christian Church in Washington.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Mary Gola.

Ms. Gola is survived by her sister, Gail "Jeanne" Graham and husband John Sr. of Louisville, KY; and her brother, Tim Gola of Richmond, MO; nieces and nephews, Jill (Graham) Kast and husband Michael and their children, Monica, Morgan and Jacob of Louisville, KY; Jan (Graham) Cashen and husband Michael and their foster children of Washington; Joan (Graham) Kepley and husband Doug and their children, Lauren and Garrett of Monticello, IL; John Graham, Jr. and wife Kerensta and their children, Rachel, Katelyn and Aubrey of Pittsfield, Il; one aunt; cousins; other relatives and many friends.