of Mabelvale, AR
September 10, 1949 - April 26, 2025
Donna Ray Davis, 75, of Mabelvale passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on September 10, 1949 in Gladewater, Texas to Herbert Ray James and Inez Marie Henley James.
Donna was of the Baptist faith and lived a life filled with love, laughter and a deep devotion to her family. She found joy in quilting, sewing, camping, collecting crosses, two-stepping, skiing and beating just about anyone at Yahtzee. Her cooking was legendary and her grandbabies were her pride and joy.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Davis; her son, Chucky Ray Abshire; her sisters, Mary Ann Jackson and Phyllis Anderson and her brother, Dean James.
She is survived by five children, Philip Abshire (Donne Clowers) of Mabelvale, Michael "Spanky" Abshire of the home, Kevin Davis of Minot, North Dakota, Kim Shaver (Terry) of Ratliff City, Oklahoma and Teresa Matthews of Harrison, Arkansas. She also leaves behind her sister, Marcia Foster (Chris) of Ratliff City, Oklahoma; 17 grandchildren, BJ Abshire, Arial Abshire, Tommy Abshire, Justin Shaver, Harlie Presgrove, Abby Perdue, Kimela Abshire, Ryan Clowers, Emily Sutterfield, Erika Ultrino, Kaleb Abshire, Nathan Abshire, Brandon Abshire, Jennifer Berry, Jillian Bundy, Temperence Davis and Kylan Davis; along with 16 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and dear friends.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Arkansas, with Bro. Bradley McCool officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday evening, May 2, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, 6700 Alcoa Road, Benton, AR 72015.
Donna's warmth, humor and unconditional love will be deeply missed but forever remembered.
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2 Condolence(s)
Kimela Abshire
Monday, April 28, 2025
The unconditional love and support my grandmother gave me was worth a life time. She will forever be my favorite human being, from her heart-filled hugs on daily basis to our random calls day in and day out. Maw has always been by my side no matter the circumstances, she’d sit for hours and talk and never judge me for me. She always asked about how ball was going and how she wanted to come see me. Which hopefully Maw and Aunt Tabi are looking down and i know they are proud of my hard work and strive to be my best for my softball career. My Maw was my best friend, she loved me for me and showed my to pick myself before anyone else. she will be greatly missed. i love you Maw, flay high with Aunt Tabi!
Carol Ann Lunsford
Monday, April 28, 2025
I loved Donna Ray very much. She was like my sister. We grew up together. I enjoyed being with her. We laughed together and cried together. I will see her again. I love you Donna.