of Rogers, AR
May 15, 1936 - March 18, 2024
Donna Dean Evans, 87, of Rogers passed away Monday, March 18, 2024. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Rogers, a valued employee of Emerson Electric, a gifted seamstress and a proud four-time cancer survivor. Her strength was an inspiration to everyone who knew her.
Donna was born May 15, 1936 in Damascus, Arkansas to the late Bishop Marvin Alumbaugh and Alma Blanche Lyons Alumbaugh.
Donna was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Billy Don Evans; brothers, Marlyn "Pete" Alumbaugh, Gene Alumbaugh and sisters, Glenna Higdon and Lou Smith.
Survivors are brother, Jim and wife, Georgia Alumbaugh of Michigan, daughters, Vicki and husband, Thomas Deason Jr. of Rogers, Terri and husband, Michael McMillan of North Little Rock, Arkansas and Kristi and husband, Burke Brackett of Rogers. Donna is also survived by her nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren, who gave their beloved grandmother three different names. She was "Donna" to Heather and husband, Mike Baker of Rogers, Ashley and husband, Cass Key of Springdale, Arkansas, Thomas Deason III of Rogers, Meredith and husband, Cody Stanton of North Little Rock, Allison and husband, Ty George of North Little Rock and Mason McMillan and fiancé, Christine Najarian of Chicago, Illinois. She was "Donnie" to Evan Lawrence of Little Rock, Joel Brackett of St. Meinrad, Indiana and Grace Brackett of Fayetteville, Arkansas. And she was "DeDe" to her great grandchildren, Fiona Baker of Rogers, Kendal and Cooper Key of Springdale, Iris Stanton of North Little Rock and Emmett and Callum George of North Little Rock.
Donna was also loved and cherished by many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and a multitude of caring and faithful friends from First Baptist Church, Emerson Electric and her longstanding supper club.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Bee Branch Cemetery in Bee Branch, Arkansas with grandson, Joel Brackett officiating under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home.
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8 Condolence(s)
Holly Adams
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
To Ms. Donna’s Family,
We, Troy and I, are just finding out about Ms. Donna’s passing. She was always a ray of sunshine on 22nd St. I know she has been missed. I know Troy has missed her Banana Bread since we moved.
Love to you all.
Holly and Troy Adams
Ruby Hopper
Sunday, March 24, 2024
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and the family
Estelle Alumbaugh
Friday, March 22, 2024
I was so sad to see Donna's obituary. She was a precious lady whom I had the pleasure to visit with many times over the years. My husband, Quinton Alumbaugh and Donna were first cousins! All of the family will be in my prayers
Tom Verkler
Friday, March 22, 2024
I worked with Donna for years at Emerson and there was no more loyal, hardworking and dedicated employee than her. She set the standard. Got to see her some weeks ago when we were looking at Innisfree for my mom. She was alert and we had a good conversation. She was a Saint and will be missed. Tom & Nina Verkler
Carol McNeese
Friday, March 22, 2024
So enjoyed Donna on our choir trips with Saints Alive Choir thru FBC Rogers, she was so much fun to be around, always thinking of others . prayers for peace for the family
Jill Forga
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Dear Kristi, Terry and Vicki,
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved your mother and cherish the memories of us growing up together.
Praying for each of you. Losing your mom is something you never get over. She was beloved!
Love,
Jill Forga
Pam Simpson
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Donna was such a sweet lady ! I know all the ladies at Innisfree will miss her. My mother, Joan Webb was just telling me tonight how much she missed her. So very sorry for your loss !
Lou Watson
Thursday, March 21, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Evans was such a great person. So respectful and always such an inspiration to the people around her for her faith in God as well as her love for her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her surrounding community.