Donna Fay Humbyrd

Donna Fay Humbyrd, 68, of Jay, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born on May 8, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Harold Dean Jenks and Carrie Rosina Stringer Jenks. Donna married, Charles Rhynold Humbyrd, in 1978, in Pryor, Oklahoma, and together they built a life filled with love and cherished memories. A talented seamstress, Donna spent much of her working life at Lazy Boy Furniture, where she was known for her craftsmanship and dedication. Outside of work, Donna had a passion for her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she adored. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, from caring for her flowers to spending time outdoors, whether it was mowing the yard or simply enjoying the fresh air. Donna’s warmth, kindness, and strong sense of family will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her mother, Carrie Rosina Jenks; her father, Harold Jenks; her sister, Peggy Butler; two brothers, Larry Jenks and James Jenks. She is survived by her husband, Charles Humbyrd of Jay, Oklahoma; one daughter, Amanda Duncan of Heber, Arizona; two sons, Wesley Humbyrd of Jay, Oklahoma, and Nathan Humbyrd of Jay, Oklahoma; two granddaughters, Kaitlyn Fanning of Colcord, Oklahoma, and Zephie Humbyrd of Jay, Oklahoma; three grandsons, Aaron Wilcoxen of Jay, Oklahoma, Gunnar Humbyrd of Jay, Oklahoma, and Sawyer Humbyrd of Jay, Oklahoma; her great granddaughter, Ellie Partin of Colcord, Oklahoma; three sisters, Wanda Nickelson of Inola, Oklahoma, Betty Mackey of West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma, and Judy Vandyke of West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma; four brothers, Roger Jenks of Colcord, Oklahoma, Ronnie Jenks of Gentry, Arkansas, Tommy Jenks of Rose, Oklahoma, and Keith Jenks of Seneca, Missouri; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitations are scheduled from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2024, and 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024, with a committal service to follow at Falling Springs Cemetery in Decatur, Arkansas.

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Donna Fay Humbyrd

May 8, 1956 - November 15, 2024