Dona Leah Williams, age 74, recently of Dardanelle, passed away April 22, 2021, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. She was born March 9, 1947, in Merced, California, to James Thomas Brown and Mary Lee Lassiter.

Dona was a member of the 1 ^st Assembly of God in Pleasant Grove. She found joy in quilting with her ladies at the WMU at Delaware 1 ^st Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and loved spending time with her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy.

Dona is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond Williams; daughter, Beth Dructor; and brother, Karl Brown.

She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Amanda Williams; daughter and son-in-law, Liane and Alan Donahou; three brothers, Charles Brown, Reuben and Sissy Villegas, and Eldon Brown; two sisters, Helen Irwin and Doris and Earl Downing; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; her two dogs that were so loved, Little Bit and Angel; along with many other family members and friends.

A family conducted memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Delaware 1 ^st Baptist Church, with Bro. Jeff Smith officiating, and arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.