of Harrison, AR
June 13, 1937 - February 6, 2019
Donna Lee "Sue" Witty, a life-long resident of Boone County, passed away at Mount Vista Rehabilitation and Health Center in Harrison, Arkansas, Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She was 81 years old. Sue was born in Medford, Oregon on June 13, 1937, and was the daughter of Hazel and Elvis Albright. She grew up in the Capps community of Boone County and attended primary school at the Capps school, later transferring to Harrison where she graduated in 1955. She began her first job at Security Bank in Harrison as a teller following high school graduation.
Sue married David H. Witty on May 18, 1962, at the First Presbyterian Church, in Harrison. David and Sue were active in Boone County politics and served together as the Boone County Clerk and Deputy County Clerk for 24 years until their retirement in 2000. In retirement, Sue enjoyed being with friends and family, attending shows in Branson, gardening, and reading. She was a long-time member of Capps Presbyterian Church where she served as the song leader and later attended Northvale Baptist Church in Harrison. She read her Bible daily.
David and Sue have three children, David Mark, Stephen, and Lee Anne. All three children graduated from the University of Arkansas. David Mark retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of colonel. Stephen is the Information Technology Manager of Research and Development for FedEx in Harrison. Lee Anne is a horticulturist at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The couple has four grandchildren, Hannah and Rebecca Witty, U.S. Army Captain Thomas H. Witty, and Army 1st Lieutenant Abigail Z. Witty. Along with her children and grandchildren, Sue is survived by her husband, David; and a brother, Bill Albright. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Betty Cox.
Visitation wasTuesday, February 12, 2019, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Funeral service was held at Roller-Christenson Funeral Home Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 10:00 AM.
Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jack Witty, Jim Witty, Charlie Robinson, Mitchel Gibson, Dale Strong and Watson Strong.
Honorary pallbearers were Bill Witty, Peggy Witty, Kathy Witty, Mary Ann Robinson, Martha Albright, Lisa Morton, Marie Mayes, Judi Cox and Robyn Warren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Sue's name to the Alzheimer's Disease Research Foundation at https://curealz.org/outreach/in-memory/donna-lee-sue-witty/ or 34 Washington St., Suite 310, Wellesley, MA 02481
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13 Condolence(s)
Russ Morgan
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Absolutely an amazing family. The entire county shared in the prize and bounty of the team work they shared with us at the County clerks office. Donna's efforts will be a part of the Harrison fabric for many generations to come.
Ricky and Teresa Brown
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Thinking of you during this time. Sue was a very special person to me and she will so kind and caring. Prayers for all.
Carolyn Christian
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
So sorry for your loss.
Bill & Linda Swope
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Bill & I didn't know Sue well, but she was always very friendly when we saw her at the Capps Chili Suppers. She was a special lady & will be missed.
Fern Nicholson
Monday, February 11, 2019
So sorry for your loss. A beautiful lady. Many happy courthouse memories. My love and prayers.
Rhonda
Monday, February 11, 2019
So sorry to hear about the passing of Sue. I have such fond memories of her. Love and prayers. Lennie & Rhonda Thomas
Richard Sparrow
Saturday, February 9, 2019
David and Family,
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
With Love,
Rick and Gloria Sparrow
Juanita Keymer
Saturday, February 9, 2019
I was so sorry to hear about Sue. Praying for the family. Very nice lady !!
Malcolm Winters & Linda Winters
Saturday, February 9, 2019
God bless such a sweet person and good neighbor of the 1970's. Thank you for befriending a young wife and mother (I don't think I'll ever forget Stephen and our 3 year old daughter, Shannon, bringing us a baby rattlesnake in a jar). Such good memories of fellowship. Our thoughts and prayers are with David and the family during this sad time.
Harrel and Roberta Curtis
Saturday, February 9, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family!
tammie harris and shirley larson
Friday, February 8, 2019
sorry about calling donna sue mary was talking to someone at the time prayers for david and family once again im sorry
tammie harris and shirley larson
Thursday, February 7, 2019
mary was a great person and true friend i loved and will miss her greatly
Rob Morton
Thursday, February 7, 2019
My prayers to David and family.Sue was well respected and loved by those who knew her.