of West Memphis, AR
January 4, 1938 - November 1, 2025
Donna Lou Brogdon, 87, of West Memphis, Arkansas passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025. Born in Steele, Missouri to Otho and Virginia Stanfield, Donna lived a life filled with love, faith and kindness. A 1956 graduate of Blytheville High School, Donna devoted 32 years to teaching at Maddox Elementary, where she touched countless lives with her gentle heart and passion for education.
She shared 65 beautiful years of marriage with her husband, James Brogdon and together they built a loving family. She is survived by her loving husband, James Brogdon; her children, Cathey (John) Wylie, Chris (Melissa) Brogdon; grandchildren, Ashley (Coby) Henslee, Weston (Kathryn) Wylie, Zachary (Shelby) Brogdon, Madison (Luke) Ferguson, Meredith Wylie and Catherine Wylie and great-grandchildren, Kenzlee Burch, Lake Laughter, Lexie Claire Laughter, Charlie Brogdon, Grayson Ferguson, Bristol Brogdon and Cooper Ferguson. Donna is also survived by her brother, Lynn Stanfield and preceded in death by her siblings, Sue Peterson and George Stanfield.
Donna's life was rich with simple joys, tending to her flowers, watching birds from her porch and taking road trips with James, friends and family. She found great delight in her grandchildren's activities, cheering on a good baseball game and taking drives with James to look for deer.
Above all, Donna's unwavering faith was the foundation of her life. She was a dedicated member of the Church where she shared her love, compassion and servant's heart with all who knew her.
Those who were blessed to know Donna will remember her as someone who never met a stranger, whose warmth, loyalty and faith-filled spirit brightened every room she entered.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Missouri Street Church of Christ, 1600 N. Missouri Street, West Memphis, Arkansas.
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16 Condolence(s)
Kimberly M Edington
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Dear Chris and family we are very sorry to hear of the loss of your precious mother. She was such a sweet woman. We are praying for your dad along with all of you that God brings comfort in knowing that your beautiful precious mother is sitting high on that mountain right next to Jesus . Sincerely, Kim and Jerry Edington Jr.
Sammy Estes
Friday, November 14, 2025
Chris, so sorry to hear of your Mom Passing. Prayers for you and your family that he will comfort your family during this time.
Harry, Pam, and Cliff Hyslop
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
James and the entire Brogdan family - we are very sorry for your loss. We have many good memories of time spent with you and Donna. May God give you peace and comfort during this time until you are reunited in Heaven.
Ron & Charlette Wamble
Monday, November 10, 2025
We are so sorry to see this about Donna. she was a sweet lady. we pray for her husband James and the Brogdon family, asking for peace and comfort for them.
Keri Todd Tiebel
Saturday, November 8, 2025
We will certainly miss seeing Mrs. Donna at the salon! Lisa Marie and I really enjoyed getting to spend time with her. Praying the Lords hedge of comfort over all of you guys!
Frances Graham
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Just seen that Donna passed away prayers for her family She will be missed . Frances and Doug Graham
Terry Trim
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Mrs Donna was a great lady. My condolences and prayers for the entire Brogdon family.
Melanie Riddle Leonard
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
So very sorry to hear of Mrs. Donna’s passing. I remember us all living on the same street together in West Memphis.
Love and prayers to the family.
Andy Luttrell
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Prayers for Mr. James family,
Teresa McCain
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
James, Cathey, Chris and family,
Larry and I are so saddened by your loss of sweet, loving Donna but so privileged to have known her and called her “friend”. Our Katie thought the world of her and learned so much about being a Christian in Sunday School with Ms. Donna.
May God bless you all with comfort and peace as only He can. ❤️
Karen Lumpkin
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Kevin and I are so sorry to hear of Mrs Brogan's passing. Please know we are praying for you,James and your family.
Matthew Glass
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
James,
I am so so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. You will be continue to be in my prayers.
Matthew Glass
David Cook III
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
James so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. May the LORD be with you during this difficult time. I know having talked with you Donna had been struggling for a while but know she's in no pain now because she's in her Heavenly Home with her LORD JESEUS CHRIST!
Dennis Durdin
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
I am sorry to hear about Mrs. Broaden passing. I pray for peace and comfort for your family during your time of sorrow.
Martin Milligan
Monday, November 3, 2025
Sorry to hear that Donna has passed away, she was such a wonderful person to the entire Brogdon family we wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Joyce bell
Monday, November 3, 2025
I’m so sorry to hear that Donna has passed away. Has James died too We played bunco together years ago. She was much loved and I’m sad