We are sad to announce that on June 13, 2020, at the age of 55, Donna Lori Dunnings (Helena, Arkansas) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Derrick W. Dunnings and Cleopatra Stroger Dunnings; her grandparents, John, Ella Stroger, Sr., Derrick Dunnings, Sr. and Martha Winston; and her uncle James E. Stroger.

She is survived by: her daughters, Martia Cheryl Sidney and Meygan Clea Lewis; her aunts, Bessie Grayson and Yonnie Stroger; her sister Trudi Dunnings Royston (James) of Lakeland; her niece Rae Lorin Royston; her cousins, Lynn Stroger, Todd Stroger, Charles Murray, Phyllis Murray, Ronald Murray, Gwendolyn Martin and Patricia Murray-Newby; and her godparents, Rubye and John Patterson.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jackson-Highley Funeral Home, Inc.

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July 27, 2020

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“I apologise for not being there and I'm so hurt right now. I just found out. I love you Sunshine, I will never forget you. Martia and Meygan, I love y'all and my condolences babies. God, I can't believe my friend is gone, Lord please bring her with you. She was such a sweetheart. Donna, I apologise for not being there. I love you and miss you so much. What I'd give to hear you laugh. Trudy &Todd my condolences. Maygen & Martia, I apologise and pray that yall are safe, IWALY! Mr. Williams”

June 21, 2020

Elijah Petty, Jr. lit a candle

“To the family of Donna Dunnings, please accept my deepest sympathies. Donna was a ray of sunshine in our lives. Her laugh, smile, and loving-warmth will be extremely missed. God placed his daughter here on earth to touch our lives. Now he has called her back to him. You will be missed down here, but I know that you are in a better place and at peace. Take your rest my sister along with your parents and grandparents. Jr. Petty”

June 18, 2020

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June 18, 2020

Judith Hamill and Thomas Jaconetty sent flowers

“Our deepest sympathy to the family, and may the Lord receive Donna into His loving embrace.”

June 17, 2020

Takashi Reinbold sent flowers

“In loving memory of Donna Lori Dunnings, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

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July 5, 2020

Welton Ivan Davis wrote a sympathy message

“My greatest sympathy to the family. Trudi, Donna's younger sister, was my best friend in high school. Donna's mother taught some of my aunt's and uncle's in Lake View, Arkansas. This is very sad news. Welton Ivan Davis III [email protected]”

June 18, 2020

Martina Harrison wrote a sympathy message

“To the family of Donna Dunnings, May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time. Martina Harrison”

June 18, 2020

Martina Harrison wrote a sympathy message

“To the family of Donna Dunnings, May you find Peace and Comfort during this difficult time. Martina Harrison”

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June 18

Visitation

A.A. Rayner & Sons Funeral Home
318 East 71st Street, Chicago, Illinois

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June 21

Visitation

Jackson & Highley Funeral Home
126 Panama Rd W, West Helena, AR 72390

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June 21

Graveside service

Magnolia Cemetery
716 Adams, Helena, AR 72342

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June 21

Burial

A.A. Rayner & Sons Funeral Home
318 East 71st Street, Chicago, Illinois

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