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
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Donna Dare was a wonderful and caring woman who loved her husband and her children very deeply. Her family meant so much to her, and that love was always evident in the way she spoke about them and cared for them.
Donna was also devoted to her Catholic faith and to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. She had a kind and generous heart and was always willing to help someone in need. If a person came to Donna needing help, kindness, or simply someone to talk to, she would do whatever she could for them.
Donna touched many lives through her love, faith, compassion, and willingness to help others. She will be deeply missed, but the kindness she showed and the love she gave to her family, friends, and church community will always be remembered.
May Donna rest in the loving arms of our Lord, and may God bring comfort and peace to her husband, children, family, and all who loved her.
Rest in peace, Donna. You will be greatly missed.
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