Donna Marie Dare, 81, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away August 28, 2026. She was born April 16, 1945, in Washington to the late Joseph Grabher and Irene Meyer-Grabher.

Donna was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She was an extraordinary baker and loved teaching others to bake. Her passion was nursing and she worked as an LPN for 21 years, mostly working in the operating room. Donna then continued her career working another 22 years for the State of Arkansas in the Department of Health and Hospice. She was very involved in Our Lady of Good Council Catholic Church. She was always helping others and absolutely loved dancing.

Donna is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert Dare, and her brother Joseph Grabher.

Donna is survived by children Christine Murley (Charles), William Dare (Angela), Charlene Garcia (Dan), and Angeline Stewart (Scott); her grandchildren Brittany, Sabrina, Michael, Andy, Laurie, Danny, Mary, James, Samantha, Sara, Dreamy; her great-grandchildren Glorie, Elijah, Y’liana, Julian, Cohen, and Ella; and a many extended family and friends.

A family hosted funeral mass will be held at a later date at Our Lady of Good Council Catholic Church.

Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com