Donna Joyce Talley, daughter of Donnie Talley Sr. and the late Vonda (McCray) Smith, was born March 18, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed this life on March 30, 2026, at the age of 65 years and 12 days, at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR.

Survivors include:

Father: Don Talley of Wynn, AR

Step Father:  Jerry Smith of Potosi, MO.

Son: Lonnie Willett of Kennett, MO.

Step son: Shawn Sweaney of Kennett, MO.

Brothers: Donnie Talley of Branson, MO.

Sisters: Stephanie Gushard and Lisa Talley of Kennett, MO.  Krista Huges of West Memphis, AR  Angila Smith, Vickie Lawton and Cindy Talley all of Potosi, MO. Niciole Talley of Portageville, MO  and Betty Akers of Cadet, MO.

Three grandchildren and one Great-Grandchild: Amelia Willett and many cousins.

Donna was preceded in death by her brother: Brian Talley and life partner: Bill Sweaney

Visitation will be 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm Thursday, April 2, 2026 at McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett. Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm at the McDaniel Chapel with Pastor  Patsy Weaver officiating. Burial will follow in Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton.

Pallbearers: Lonnie Willett, Shawn Sweaney Sr. and Shawn Sweaney  Jr., Bill Akers, Daniel Boggs, and Logan Willett, HPB: Dallas Sweaney and Jackson Warren.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.