of Marion, AR
August 22, 1946 - May 31, 2022
Donna Jo Davenport passed away peacefully at her home in Marion, Arkansas with her husband by her side on May 31, 2022 at the age of 75. Donna was born August 22, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee to parents Vernon G. and Mary J. Edwards Davis.
Donna married her soulmate of 54 years, Cordel Davenport in 1968. The love they had for each other was unbreakable. Donna worked for Crittenden Publishing / Evening Times for nearly 50 years. Her dedication was an inspiration to others.
Donna is survived by her husband Cordell Davenport of the home. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Ricky Davis.
Visitation for Donna will take place on Friday, June 3, 2022 in the chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Graveside services will take place on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 12:00 PM. The family wishes a donation be made to the Marion Animal Shelter in Donna's name.
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10 Condolence(s)
Phyllis Taylor Ross
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
I was so saddened to here this. Cordell my prayers are with you and Jim. I was always proud to call Donna my sister-n-law and you my brother-n-law. I sorry I didn’t find out until yesterday. I will always love y’all.
Phyllis
Sandy Couch
Friday, June 3, 2022
Donna was a very kind, sweet, soft spoken so intern lady. I didn’t know her until close to the end of her life but I certainly wish I had. She and Cordell were perfect together and I know he’ll miss her terribly. I will be thinking of them both and am so grateful she passed away peacefully.
Janice Davis
Friday, June 3, 2022
I will always hear you yelling at me in the office Janice Lynn -I love you and you were truly a great person. A person I could talk to anytime. You will be dearly missed.
Ernest M Byerly
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Donna and I worked at the Times many, many years ago. At that time she was one of the most pleasant and funniest person you would want to meet. She did not change over the years.
Andy Luttrell
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Donna was a great person and involved in the community. She worked with my sister, Harriet, and they were good friends.
Prayers for the Davenport family,,
Sherri and Andy Luttrell
Joe Needham
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
I worked at Crittenden Publishing (Evening Times) with Donna for over 20 years. She was a very kind and personable lady who really enjoyed her work. I never heard anything but nice things about her. RIP Donna.
Dianne Daniel
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Donna was a one of a kind lady. Never was nor will be another like her. Even though she never birthed a child, she had a motherly love for all of us at Crittenden Publishing and we all loved and respected her likewise.
Even though I had not seen her in several years, She leaves many cherished memories.
Prayers for Dink , family and friends .
Michael
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Donna was a very special part of the Times family and the one true friend you could always go to for any reason
Donna is one of a kind and a someone who will always be in my thoughts and memories
Marsha Hulsey
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Oh I am so saddened to hear this. Donna Jo was such an amazing sweet lady. Prayers for Dink and the family ðŸ™ðŸ»â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Rachel (Vernon) French
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
My mom and dad worked for the Evening Times until they retired in early 80's. I worked there after I got married. We have many wonderful memories of Donna from there. I was sad to learn of her passing. I pray for peace and comfort for her family during the difficult days ahead.